Boy, 16, acquitted of murder and manslaughter of Aria Thorpe (opens original article in a new tab)

A 16-year-old boy was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a fatal stab wound at her home.

• 16-year-old boy acquitted of murder and manslaughter of 9-year-old Aria Thorpe
• Aria died from a fatal stab wound to her chest in Weston-super-Mare on 15 December
• Boy claimed he picked up a knife to 'scare' Aria and accidentally stabbed her during a 'ninja-style' demonstration