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Family's tribute to park teenager | Family's tribute to park teenager |
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The family of a teenager found dead in a West Yorkshire park have paid tribute to him at the place where he died. | The family of a teenager found dead in a West Yorkshire park have paid tribute to him at the place where he died. |
Amar Aslam, who was 17, suffered head injuries in an attack in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury on Sunday night. | Amar Aslam, who was 17, suffered head injuries in an attack in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury on Sunday night. |
His family said Amar's mother, Reanna, was "heartbroken" and was considering leaving the country. | His family said Amar's mother, Reanna, was "heartbroken" and was considering leaving the country. |
A 20-year-old man and three boys aged 15, who are charged with Amar's murder, were remanded in custody by magistrates in Dewsbury on Thursday. | A 20-year-old man and three boys aged 15, who are charged with Amar's murder, were remanded in custody by magistrates in Dewsbury on Thursday. |
They are also charged with robbery and will next appear at Leeds Crown Court on 5 June. | They are also charged with robbery and will next appear at Leeds Crown Court on 5 June. |
Lives 'meaningless' | Lives 'meaningless' |
Amar's sister Samreen wept as she said her "loving and special" brother had got his driving licence two days earlier. | Amar's sister Samreen wept as she said her "loving and special" brother had got his driving licence two days earlier. |
Samreen, her younger sister Zarieh and their cousin Raja Majid laid a large bouquet of flowers in the walled garden where Amar was found at the weekend. | Samreen, her younger sister Zarieh and their cousin Raja Majid laid a large bouquet of flowers in the walled garden where Amar was found at the weekend. |
Samreen Aslem speaks about her "loving and special" brother Amar | |
Reading out a statement to reporters, Samreen described how her brother loved music and cars and was saving his pocket money to buy himself a vehicle. | Reading out a statement to reporters, Samreen described how her brother loved music and cars and was saving his pocket money to buy himself a vehicle. |
She said he was "excited and so happy" about getting his licence. | She said he was "excited and so happy" about getting his licence. |
She added: "Amar was a loving and special brother. He was the baby of the family, he was very close to his sisters and his mother. | She added: "Amar was a loving and special brother. He was the baby of the family, he was very close to his sisters and his mother. |
"He was so caring and sensitive, he would always look after us like a mature older brother." | "He was so caring and sensitive, he would always look after us like a mature older brother." |
She said: "Our loving baby brother has gone forever and our lives are painful and meaningless." | She said: "Our loving baby brother has gone forever and our lives are painful and meaningless." |
Ms Aslam said Amar's nickname was Moon because "he lit up the whole family". | Ms Aslam said Amar's nickname was Moon because "he lit up the whole family". |
She said: "Our Moon may have gone and without any doubt he will be missed but will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace in heaven." | She said: "Our Moon may have gone and without any doubt he will be missed but will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace in heaven." |
Mr Majid read out a statement on behalf of Amar's mother. | Mr Majid read out a statement on behalf of Amar's mother. |
He said: "My Moon has gone, he has made my life darker forever, he has left me heartbroken." | He said: "My Moon has gone, he has made my life darker forever, he has left me heartbroken." |