In a horrific and saddening case, two UK teenagers were found guilty of killing an 80-year-old dog walker, in a case which has left the country stunned. The old man, named as Kohli, is said to have been racially abused and assaulted by the teens before being killed in a brutal attack.
The court case brought forth appalling details, with the teenagers having allegedly attacked Kohli based on his racial heritage. The attack took place on what was otherwise supposed to be a normal walk for the elderly man, who unfortunately lost his life after he was beaten up by the two teenagers, who were described as having no regard for human life.
This belief has ignited anger throughout the UK, with most people in disbelief regarding the gratuitous violence and seeming pointlessness of the crime. The case is also highlighting concerns relating to youth violence, racism, and the necessity for more effective intervention programs for youth at risk.
While the teens await their sentencing, the case has also led to wider debates around the increasing phenomenon of youth-on-youth violence and the need for community-based solutions to ensure such tragedies do not recur in the future.
