Leicestershire MPs call for review of 'unduly lenient' sentences in Bhim Kohli case
MPs Alberto Costa and Peter Bedford have written to the Attorney General for England and Wales
Two Leicestershire MPs have written to the Attorney General for England and Wales to request the sentences that were handed down to the individuals who carried out the brutal attack on a pensioner in Braunstone Town are reviewed.
80 year old Bhim Kohli died on September 2nd, the day after sustaining fatal injuries when out walking his dog in Franklin Park in Braunstone Town. 2 children have been sentenced for his manslaughter.
A 15 year old boy has been ordered to serve seven years' detention and a 13 year old girl has been handed a three-year youth rehabilitation order.
In a 6 week long trial, it was revealed that Mr Kohli suffered a broken neck and fractured ribs by being kicked and punched by the balaclava-clad boy.
He'd also been racially abused, laughed at by the girl, and left on the ground before his own children found him.
You can read more about the court appearances of the children here: Children sentenced for the manslaughter of Leicestershire pensioner
Peter Bedford, who's the Mid Leicestershire MP said it was a "completely inadequate sentence":
"Mr Kohli was a much-loved family man in Braunstone town and he sadly passed away the day after he was attacked. I would like to once again reiterate my heartfelt condolences to Mr Kholi’s friends, family and neighbours.
"This was an attack that shocked everyone in the local area, and I join many others who are appalled at the unduly lenient sentences handed out by the courts.
"I will do everything I can to ensure that the individuals who carried out this heinous act are never in a position to commit such brutal crimes again!"
Meanwhile, the MP for South Leicestershire, Alberto Costa, said in a post online:
"I have written to the Attorney General regarding the unduly lenient sentences that were imposed on two individuals for the manslaughter of Mr Bhim Kohli which took place in Franklin Park.
"I've asked that the sentences be referred to the Court of Appeal for review.
"This was a brutal crime that was recorded and involved racial abuse of an elderly individual. The sentences should have taken to account the racial abuse that Mr Kohli suffered. My thoughts are with Mr Kohli family and friends at this time."