Dog of man ‘kicked to loss of life’ age 80 taken to scene proprietor died of ‘neck accidents’

A dog whose owner was kicked to death has been taken back to the scene – as a 14-year-old buy has been arrested.

Grandfather Bhim Sen Kohli, 80, had been walking his in Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicester at around 6.30pm when he was assaulted. He later died in hospital.

Now, those who loved him best have been seen attending the scene of the attack, laying flowers at a memorial to honour him. Among them is his wife, 73-year-old Satinder and their dog, Rocky.

A post-mortem found that Mr Kholi died of a “neck injury” although more details are expected to follow.

Mr Kohli had been out walking Rocky, 15, when he was attacked. Five children had been questioned, Leicestershire Police said.

They included a boy and a girl aged 14 and two girls and a boy aged 12. All of them were released without charge bar one of the boys, 14, who according to MailOnline, has been charged with murder.

Following the attack, his daughter, told the Leicester Mercury: “He had been taking the dog for a walk,” adding that during the incident he had been “kicked… in the neck, kicked… in the spine.”

“He was about 30 seconds away from getting home. He’s always been very active – he has three allotments. We’ve lived here for 40 years.”

His family yesterday said in a statement via Leicestershire Police: “Bhim was a loving husband, dad and grandad. He was also a son, brother and uncle.

“He adored his grandkids with all his heart and loved spending time with them. He really was such a loving, caring person whose life was centred around his family.

“He has always been a very hardworking man and even at the age of 80 he was still very active. One of his great passions was his allotment, he would go every day to tend to his plots and was so proud of them.

“He also enjoyed walking the family dog Rocky on the park many times a day. Bhim loved to laugh.

“He was always very happy and talkative, the joker of the family and always loved to outsmart us with a smile. Our family have lived in the same house in Braunstone for 40 years, so he was very well-known in the community – we have been overwhelmed by the messages and support from many who knew him.

“Our hearts have been completely broken. We are now pulling together as a family to try and support each other through the most difficult time imaginable and would ask for privacy while we do this.”

Leicestershire Police has reported itself to the police watchdog due to previous contact with the victim.