The Court of Appeal is reviewing the sentence for a teenage boy convicted of the killing of Bhim Kohli. Kohli was attacked, slapped with a shoe, and subjected to racial abuse while walking his dog in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, on 1 September 2024. He died due to a spinal cord injury and fractured ribs the following day. A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to seven years in custody, while a 13-year-old girl received a three-year youth rehabilitation order. The Solicitor General has expressed deep sympathies and is considering an appeal for a potentially increased sentence.
The Court of Appeal will review the sentence given to a teenage boy convicted of killing Bhim Kohli, who was attacked, slapped, and racially abused.
Bhim Kohli was attacked in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, on 1 September 2024, and died from injuries sustained during the assault.
A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to seven years in custody, and a 13-year-old girl received a three-year youth rehabilitation order for her involvement.
The Solicitor General stated she was appalled by the attack and concluded that the boy's sentence could be referred to the Court of Appeal.
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