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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Three schoolgirls plead GUILTY to killing man, 75, after they surrounded and beat him to death in brutal street attack
KILLER TEENS Three schoolgirls plead GUILTY to killing man, 75, after they surrounded and beat him to death in brutal street attack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE schoolgirls have pleaded guilty to killing a 75-year-old man after they beat him to death in the street. Fredi Rivero died after the horror in Islington, North London, in February. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police released a CCTV image of Fredi on the night of the horror Credit: PA Three girls aged 15, 16 and 17 appeared at the Old Bailey today where they pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The court previously heard Fredi was stood near a bus stop when the teens got off a bus and surrounded him. They initially walked away before returning to push and shove the elderly man. The teens then began punching and kicking Fredi and took his glasses off, the court heard. One of the schoolgirls record the brutal attack on her mobile as the OAP fell over. Fredi, who had been on the way to the pub to meet pals, was discovered unconscious on the pavement. He was rushed to hospital after the horrific assault but died the following day. The girls were initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but the charge was changed following his death. They have been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on September 5. A post mortem to establish a cause of death will be carried out in due course. Police previously said Fredi was thought to be a Bolivian national and released a CCTV image of him from the evening of the attack. Detective Inspector Devan Taylor from Specialist Crime North added: "Fredi Rivero was a much loved father, whose family are devastated by his death. I also know his death has also shocked this tight-knit community. 'Three girls have been charged in connection with this investigation and we continue at pace with our enquiries. 'If you remember seeing Fredi or have any information which could support with the investigation, please contact us."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Three schoolgirls plead GUILTY to killing man, 75, after they surrounded and beat him to death in brutal street attack
THREE schoolgirls have pleaded guilty to killing a 75-year-old man after they beat him to death in the street. Fredi Rivero died after the horror in Islington, North London, in February. 2 Police released a CCTV image of Fredi on the night of the horror Credit: PA Three girls aged 15, 16 and 17 appeared at the Old Bailey today where they pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The court previously heard Fredi was stood near a bus stop when the teens got off a bus and surrounded him. They initially walked away before returning to push and shove the elderly man. The teens then began punching and kicking Fredi and took his glasses off, the court heard. Read more news One of the schoolgirls record the brutal attack on her mobile as the OAP fell over. Fredi, who had been on the way to the pub to meet pals, was discovered unconscious on the pavement. He was rushed to hospital after the horrific assault but died the following day. The girls were initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but the charge was changed following his death. Most read in The Sun They have been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on September 5. A post mortem to establish a cause of death will be carried out in due course. Police previously said Fredi was thought to be a Bolivian national and released a CCTV image of him from the evening of the attack. Detective Inspector Devan Taylor from Specialist Crime North added: "Fredi Rivero was a much loved father, whose family are devastated by his death. I also know his death has also shocked this tight-knit community. 'Three girls have been charged in connection with this investigation and we continue at pace with our enquiries. 'If you remember seeing Fredi or have any information which could support with the investigation, please contact us." 2 Fredi was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved Credit: Unpixs
