THREE teenage girls surrounded a 75-year-old man before they pushed, kicked and punched him to death, a court heard.
Fredi Rivero died after the horror in Islington, North London, on Thursday night.
Three girls aged 14, 16 and 17 appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today charged with manslaughter.
JPs were told 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 victim.
The teens then began punching and kicking Fredi, the court heard.
One of the schoolgirls record the alleged attack on her mobile as the OAP fell over, prosecutors added.
The schoolgirls, who legally can’t be named, were remanded to next appear at the Old Bailey on March 31.
Fredi was rushed to hospital after the alleged 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.
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.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “The victim’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“Fredi Rivero, aged 75, was attacked on Seven Sisters Road, N7 at around 23:35hrs on Thursday, 27 February.
“Officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived, but despite the efforts of emergency services, Fredi sadly died in hospital on Friday, 28 February.”
Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8184/27Feb.
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