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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Schoolboy, 15, who racially abused and killed dog walker metres from his home in 'wicked' attack is locked up for seven years
A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl were sentenced today for the manslaughter of an elderly dog walker near his home. Bhim Kohli, 80, was slapped in the face with a slider shoe and kicked and punched by the balaclava-clad male at a park near Leicester, while the female filmed and laughed. Mr Kohli had been racially abused, laughed at by the girl and left on the ground before his family found him severely injured on the evening of September 1 last year. He died in hospital the next day having suffered a broken neck and fractured ribs. Today at Leicester Crown Court, the boy and girl - who cannot be named - were sentenced by Mr Justice Turner over the attack at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town. The boy was sentenced to seven years' detention in a young offender institution. The girl's sentence is awaited. Beginning his sentencing remarks, the judge praised the family of Mr Kohli for their 'dignity' throughout the trial. He said: 'No-one could fail to be deeply moved by what his daughter, in court, and his grandson, in a statement, have said. Their grief and anger will cast a long shadow over all of their lives.' Mr Justice Turner, who referred to the 15-year-old boy as D1 and the 13-year-old as D2, said what the pair had done was 'wicked' and Mr Kohli had not deserved what had happened to him. Earlier during the hearing, in a statement read out by prosecutor Harpreet Sandhu KC, Mr Kohli's grandson Simranjit Kohli said he had been left wondering if his grandfather may have survived if he had got there sooner after he cried out for help. He said: 'My grandad was one of the most important factors of my life. He's the main reason I am who I am. My story revolves around him and with him being taken away, it's as though the author won't be able to read his own book. 'It's painful for me and my family that we will never get to see if he is proud. We won't get to see the smile on his face when his grandkids get a house, get a car, then get married and have kids of their own. 'I was the first one out of my family at the scene. Not a day goes by when I think if I were minutes earlier I could have stopped what happened. 'There is, of course, sadness and sorrow, there's also hate, anger and rage. Everywhere I go I'm haunted by the thought I could be with him if things had happened differently that day.' Reading her own statement to the packed courtroom, Mr Kohli's daughter Susan Kohli said her family are surrounded by 'consistent sadness' since he died. She said: 'They left my dad on his own, helpless and in pain. Losing dad in these cruel, violent and deeply shocking circumstances feels like our hearts have been pulled apart. 'We can't put into words the pain we feel every day - we have never felt hurt and sadness like this. 'My mum, a gentle human being, has found herself saying she would like the children subjected to the same treatment they gave her husband to see how they feel.' She added: 'My mum and I felt we needed to attend the trial each day to understand the evidence fully. 'We tried to remain strong but, the truth is, inside we feel broken and it has been stressful listening to the enormity of what happened and what he was subjected to.' Describing the moments she found her father injured on the ground in the park just yards from the family home, Ms Kohli said: 'He was in so much pain, he was screaming out. It was horrendous and we have never seen him like this. 'We knew he was very poorly and in severe pain, but we thought he would go to Leicester Royal Infirmary and be fine. 'We never imagined he would never return home. We were later told the shocking news he was no longer able to take the medication that was keeping him alive. 'He passed away before our eyes, surrounded by his family who were in floods of tears and disbelief. 'Due to him being killed in these circumstances and being involved in a criminal investigation, dad was unable to donate his organs which were always his wishes. It pains me we were unable to meet his wishes.' Mr Sandhu told the hearing that there was 'deliberate humiliation' of Mr Kohli when he was fatally attacked in the park. The prosecutor addressed the court and said: 'The evidence as a whole, in our submission, demonstrates (the boy) pushed, punched and kicked Bhim Kohli and he did so out of anger. 'The evidence we have cited also leads to the conclusion that in this case, death was caused in the course of an unlawful act which carried a high risk of death or grievous bodily harm which ought to have been obvious to (the boy). 'There was deliberate humiliation of Bhim Kohli when (the boy) used violence in the presence of (the girl) and through (the girl's) filming of that violence. 'We submit (the boy) had a leading role. The evidence establishes (the boy) was clearly encouraged to do what he did.' Defending the boy, who was 14 at the time he carried out the attack, barrister Balraj Bhatia KC said he was an 'immature young boy' but that he had shown genuine remorse for what he had done and had made 'significant strides' in bettering himself. Mr Bhatia said: 'He had no history or gripe with Mr Kohli, he wasn't even aware of his existence before the incident. He never intended Mr Kohli to die - this has affected him.' He said the injuries suffered by Mr Kohli - which the boy claimed during the trial were caused when he fell on top of the elderly dog walker - could have happened if he had fallen elsewhere. He said: 'Had Mr Kohli simply fallen in his allotment, because of his pre-existing conditions, that would be sufficient to cause death. 'The injuries are consistent with the medical evidence that falling on top of Mr Kohli, which has always been the assertion as far as the boy is concerned, following a forceful push, would be consistent with those fractures to the ribs.' Jeremy Benson KC, defending the girl who was aged 12 when Mr Kohli was killed, said she has shown positive signs for rehabilitation and there would be a 'severe and harmful' impact on her mental health if she was handed a custodial sentence. Mr Benson told the court: 'We submit that it was never the prosecution's case that (the girl's) intent was identical to (the boy's). We submit that she had no intention to cause physical harm of any sort. 'We submit she played a minor role. She used no violence herself. We say that there is no evidence that she used racist language. 'She has demonstrated, between the date of the original arrest and her conviction, that she can remain in the community without posing a risk to others. 'We submit that there is a clear and realistic prospect of rehabilitation. We submit that a custodial sentence would have a severe and harmful impact on (the girl), both in terms of the trauma to her and her mental health.'
Boston Globe
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Arlington's Bryn Ryan goes out in style during Day 1 of Division 2 track and field championship
Related : Ryan, who has only run two seasons of track, came in fifth at last year's D2 meet. But knowing it would be her final high-school race proved to be all the motivation she needed. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'You don't want to regret anything, and I think that was just in my mind,' said Ryan. 'I just went all out.' Advertisement Ryan's 10 points helped Arlington take early positioning after Day 1, the Spy Ponders finishing the day with 23 points to North Andover's 27. Peabody (20) is right behind in third. Arlington's Nico Peukert has the finish line in his sights as he wins the 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Minutes after Ryan won the hurdles, another Spy Ponder emerged victorious. Junior Nico Peukert smashed his personal best by four seconds in the 800, winning with a time of 1:53.03. 'I just felt like I had it in me today and I did,' Peukert said. 'The last few weeks have gone pretty well. I feel more present in the race.' Advertisement Arlington's Nico Peukert celebrates with a teammate after winning the 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Also on the boys' side, Quincy senior Jayden Francois chased down the leader on the final set in the 400 hurdles to win in 53.97 seconds, almost a three-second improvement from his previous best. 'I felt all my training kick in, all the extra days, all the extra workouts just all came together and I was able to finish that race strong,' said Francois, who is committed to UMass Dartmouth. 'Honestly super excited to get this win.' Quincy senior Jayden Francois hugs a teammate after winning the 400-meter hurdles. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Three-time defending champion North Andover (40 points) leads the boys' side as well after the first day of competition, with Peabody (37) and Algonquin (35) close behind. The host Scarlet Knights picked up 16 points in the boys' pole vault thanks to seniors Chris Ferris (second, 11-6), Patrick Nugent (third, 11-6), and Adam Bernat (seventh, 10-0). Catholic Memorial sophomore Amar Skeete broke a 1981 Division 2 record in the boys' triple jump previously held by Jon Belanger of Scituate with a leap of 47 feet, 5 ¼ inches. The Division 1 meet continues Saturday at Merrimack. Plymouth North's Willow Herndon came in second in the 200. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe King Philip's Alex D'Amadio (second from left) and Whittier's Tech's Mariely Cepeda race to the finish line in the 200 prelims. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe In the 200 final, King Philip's Alex D'Amadio won by a tenth of a second. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Marshfield senior Nathan Looney wins the boys' 200 final. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe The lead pack starts to form in the boys' 800. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Marshfield Freshman Olivia Ravelo hugs goodbye to sophomore Kaydence Boreland after they competed in the 400-meter hurdles. After this school year, Ravelo will be transferring schools. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Plymouth North senior Jacob Toledo competes in the 200 prelims. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Aiden Barker can be reached at
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'Beautiful-natured' schoolboy, 13, dies after jumping into river to save friend
A mum has shared her heartbreak after her brave son tried to save his drowning friend by jumping into the River Tyne after him - Aras Rudzianskas died last year A mum has made a heartbreaking tribute to her son after he tragically died when he was pulled away by the current in the River Tyne. Aras Rudzianskas, 13, had jumped in to try and help his friend, David Radut, 14, after he got into difficulty close to the bridge near Ovingham, Northumberland, one year ago. Pulled away by the current, the incident caused a search for David in the water before he was found. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Young Aras, who has a twin sister, was rescued but also sadly died three days later on May 21. Now, Aras's mum Egle Rudzianskas has paid tribute to her boy, saying he was a funny, caring and kind boy who would go out of his way to help others. "He was a beautiful-natured boy", Egle, from Cowgate in Newcastle, said. 'He was never fighting, never doing anything wrong.' The grieving mum, who moved to the UK two decades ago, told ChronicleLive: "He would help me to translate things. He was my angel, he was my best friend, he was my everything." Over the past year, Egle, who works at B&M, has struggled to come to terms with the hole left by Aras's death. She said: "I feel the same today as what I felt a year ago. "For me, it's like there's something inside of me that has been taken out. I can't explain. I still don't understand what's happened." The tight-knit family had been struck by tragedy just two years earlier in April 2022, when Egle's husband and the twins' dad Mindaugas died of a heart attack. Aras had attempted to give him CPR after learning about it at school. Aras told his mum he wanted to get a job as soon as he turned 16 so she would not have to work. The young Newcastle fan who enjoyed playing on his Xbox 'wanted a house and a car and everything'. Aras loved going out with his friends, and he had told his mum about going to Ovingham, but she warned him against it. Especially going into the river, despite the fact he was a strong swimmer. On Sunday, Egle and her daughter Aina will go to the site where Aras and David lost their lives and put up a plaque in his memory. They hope it will discourage anyone from entering the River Tyne there, where 13-year-old Robert Hattersley also lost his life after getting into difficulty in July 2022. Egle continued: "I'm in shock and I'm angry about that day because I lost a son at that place. I can't believe children go there. The river is very dangerous.' Despite the circumstances of her son's death, Egle said she is 'proud' of her son for trying to help his friend despite risking his own safety. She says she hopes people will remember the tragic incidents in the river, but fears they will be forgotten. Since the horror incident, an oak tree, Lithuania's national tree, has been planted at the D2 youth club in Newbiggin Hall where Aras would spend time with his friends. A memorial plaque is set to be placed at the riverside today, and there will be a balloon release on Wednesday.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Vitamin D: How much should be consumed daily to stay healthy
Your mom is right (as always)! Getting a morning dose of sunshine is beneficial for your health. That's one way of getting naturally. Vitamin D, also known as the 'sunshine vitamin', plays a critical role in bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vitamin D deficiency is a major global public health problem affecting approximately 1 billion people. Nearly 50% of some populations experience vitamin D insufficiency. A deficiency can result in various health concerns, most notably rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults. While you can get vitamin D from sunlight and your diet, you may need in case of deficiency. Understanding the right dosage depending on age, lifestyle, and individual health needs is important. Before we delve into the dosage, let's take a look at why vitamin D is important for health. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient essential for maintaining healthy bones, supporting immune function, and promoting overall well-being. It mainly exists in two forms: Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), derived from plant sources and fortified foods, and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight and found in animal-based foods such as salmon, cod, and egg yolks. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, promotes strong bones, and prevents conditions like osteoporosis. It also supports immune system function and potentially reduces the risk of infections and chronic diseases, such as autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. Emerging studies also hint at vitamin D's role in influencing mood, cardiovascular health, and muscle function. What are the natural sources of vitamin D? The body can create vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors. To prevent vitamin D deficiency, aim to get about 15 to 20 minutes of sunshine with over 40% of skin exposed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Other sources of food include oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel, red meat, liver (not suitable for pregnant women), egg yolks, and fortified foods such as some fat spreads and breakfast cereals. Prince Harry BLASTED For 'Deadly' Claims About Royal Family – Friends OUTRAGED Over King Charles Health Reveal How much vitamin D do you need? The amount of vitamin D you need each day depends on your age. Children from age 1, adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women need 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D a day. Infants up to the age of 1 year require 8.5 to 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. Adults over 70 require 20 micrograms to support bone health. To know if you have a vitamin D deficiency, you can consult your healthcare provider, who would run blood tests that measure levels of storage vitamin D.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
D2 Organization Sells 700,000 Square Foot Logistics Park Development Site in Carneys Point, NJ to EQT Real Estate
PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- D2 Collins LLC (D2), an affiliate of the D2 Organization, announces the sale of its 707,400 square foot logistics park development site in Carneys Point, NJ, to EQT Real Estate, a leading investor in industrial and logistics properties. This transaction underscores D2's commitment to unlocking value through strategic land investments while providing EQT Real Estate with a prime development opportunity in a market poised for growth. "We are very excited to partner with Carneys Point Township again for another successful project. We would like to thank all of our valued partners that helped us with this transaction, specifically: Carneys Point Township, D2 Organization, Marathon Engineering, Archer & Greiner, and CBRE," said Tom Allman, Managing Director, Construction & Development at US Industrial EQT Real Estate. The 48-acre site purchased by EQT Real Estate will be home to a Class-A modern logistics park, which will include a 178,500 square foot building (Building A), a 254,500 square foot building (Building B), and a 274,400 square foot building (Building C) all with ample car and trailer parking. The site is located at 1, 3, 4, and 7 Collins Drive within the Salem Commerce Park. The site comprises an assemblage of parcels, three vacant parcels at 3, 4, and 7 Collins Drive total 35 acres, and a 10-acre parcel at 1 Collins Drive that includes a now-vacant 78,000-square-foot office building. In December 2022, D2 acquired the Collins Drive properties from the Delaware River & Bay Authority and, at that time, also secured an adjacent 3-acre residential outparcel, bringing the total developable acreage to 48 acres. Initially, D2 fully entitled the vacant land for three Class A warehouse buildings totaling 586,000 square feet. Following the acquisition, D2 collaborated with local officials to secure approvals to expand the buildable area to 707,400 square feet by enlarging Building C's footprint – a change made possible by the planned demolition of the vacant office building at 1 Collins Drive. The site also benefits from an approved PILOT agreement with the Township, ensuring reduced tax obligations and operating costs for the planned buildings. "This sale is a testament to our conviction in this sub-market and our team's ability to execute our business plan in an increasingly challenging market to obtain entitlements," said Keith Delaney, CEO of D2 Organization. Strategically located, Salem Commerce Park sits immediately off Exit 4 at the Interstate 295 and Highway 48 interchange in Carneys Point, NJ. It is just 3 miles from the Interstate 295 and New Jersey Turnpike interchange and 4 miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, making it a prime logistics hub for both local Philadelphia MSA operations and regional distribution. The site is within 30 minutes of the growing markets of Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Delaware, and for companies requiring access to New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., it is just a two-hour drive away. Proximity to the Port of Wilmington, Penn Terminals, PHL International Airport, and Packer Marine Terminals further enhances its appeal. Bulk distribution and cold storage occupiers – including McLane, Amazon, Goya, US Foods, and Rivian – are located within minutes of the site. Since 2019 D2 has successfully entitled over 3,000,000 square feet of industrial development projects in Salem County, NJ alone. During that time Salem County rents for Class-A industrial space have more than doubled from approximately $5 per square foot to more than $12 per square foot. CBRE's National Partners team led by Brian Fiumara represented D2 in the transaction. The Southern NJ/Eastern PA MSA has become the 2nd largest big-box region in North America with over 500 million square feet of total inventory. About D2 OrganizationD2 Organization is a privately owned opportunistic investment group focused on acquiring and repositioning land for new development. Investments include raw land, brownfields, and excess or obsolete industrial facilities. Our mission is to transform overlooked properties into developable assets that spur economic activity and enhance the quality of life for their surrounding communities. D2 has acquired and entitled well over 1,000 acres of land that has sold for over $200 million to institutional info: About EQT Real EstateEQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 269 billion in total assets under management (EUR 136 billion in fee-generating assets under management), divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT supports its global portfolio companies and assets in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. Within EQT's Real Assets segment, EQT Real Estate acquires, develops, leases, and manages logistics and residential properties in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. EQT Real Estate owns and operates over 2,000 properties and 400 million square feet, with over 440 experienced professionals across 50 locations globally. More info: EQT Real Estate on LinkedIn View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE D2 Organization
