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Four accused of teenager's murder | Four accused of teenager's murder |
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Four people have been charged with the murder of a teenager found dead in a park in West Yorkshire. | Four people have been charged with the murder of a teenager found dead in a park in West Yorkshire. |
They are also accused of the robbery of Amar Aslam, 17, whose body was discovered in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury, on Sunday night. | |
The four are due to appear before Dewsbury Magistrates' Court later. | |
Seven males, aged between 12 and 20, were held in connection with his death. Three have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. | |
A post-mortem examination revealed Amar had died from head injuries he sustained during an attack. | A post-mortem examination revealed Amar had died from head injuries he sustained during an attack. |
Police teams have scoured a pond in the park where Amar was found, but have not commented on whether any weapons have been recovered. | Police teams have scoured a pond in the park where Amar was found, but have not commented on whether any weapons have been recovered. |
In a statement issued through police, Amar's family said they had been "shattered" by his death. | In a statement issued through police, Amar's family said they had been "shattered" by his death. |
His sister, Samreen, said: "Nothing can replace our brother and we still believe he will come through the door. | His sister, Samreen, said: "Nothing can replace our brother and we still believe he will come through the door. |
"There will always be a gap where there is a part missing. | "There will always be a gap where there is a part missing. |
"He always kept himself to himself, was well liked by others and was always thinking of others." | "He always kept himself to himself, was well liked by others and was always thinking of others." |
Amar's body was found in the park's walled garden by two passers-by who rang for an ambulance. | Amar's body was found in the park's walled garden by two passers-by who rang for an ambulance. |