Schoolboys and man remanded over savage park murder of teenager as his family say he was the light of their lives



Beaten to death: Amar Aslam, 17, suffered horrific injuries after being attacked in a park

Three schoolboys were remanded over the savage murder and robbery of Amar Aslam today as his family paid tribute to the boy they said had 'lit up' their lives.

The three teenagers, all aged 15, and another man aged 20 appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates' Court where they were remanded in custody until June 5.

Their hearing came hours before Amar's heartbroken family paid an emotional visit to the place where he died.

His sisters Samreen and Zarieh and his cousin Raja Majid laid flowers in the walled garden in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, where his body was found on Sunday night.

Amar, 17, was called 'Moon' by his family because he brought such light into their lives, they revealed.



Breaking down in tears, Samreen 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.'

A statement read out by Mr Majid on behalf of Mrs Aslam added: 'My Moon has gone, he has made my life darker forever, he has left me heartbroken.'

Her daughters said she was now thinking of leaving Britain because she was so devastated by the teenager's death.

Sister Samreen said her brother was killed just two days after getting his driving licence and had been so excited about learning to drive.



A fan of music and cars, he had been saving money to buy himself a vehicle, she told reporters.



Grieving: Amar's sisters Samreen and Zarish comfort each other today as they visit the spot where he died

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.

'Our loving baby brother has gone forever and our lives are painful and meaningless.

'Nothing can replace our brother and we still believe he will walk through the door smiling like he always used to do. It will never be the same without him.'

The four men accused of killing Amar will appear in court again next Thursday.



Three other youths arrested in connection with his murder have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.



Remanded: Suspects accused of murdering Amar arriving at Dewsbury Magistrates' Court today

Family and friends packed out the courtroom as the defendants were led into the dock in handcuffs for a brief hearing today.



None of the four, who have not been named, showed any emotion as the charges were read out to the court.

The court clerk revealed Amar was allegedly killed for cash worth just £10, his mobile phone and a silver chain.



The four defendants spoke only to confirm their names and addresses, which cannot be released for legal reasons. No applications for bail were made.



They were all charged early this morning after the 17-year-old died from head injuries on Sunday.



Crime scene: Police officers search Crows Nest Park in Dewsbury, where Amar was murdered

James Taylor, 13, performed first aid on the teenager after finding his lifeless body in a walled garden of the park.

He said: 'I just wanted to see if he was all right, if he was OK. He was lying on his side - but not breathing. I put my head next to his but couldn't hear anything.

'My friend rang 999 and they told him how to do CPR. I tried pushing on his chest to see if he started breathing but nothing happened. So we waited for the ambulance and kept him in a good position.'

Amar was repeatedly struck over the head with a lump of wood after allegedly being confronted by a group of youths looking for money and drugs.

Police have been told the 'sustained and brutal' attack was captured on mobile phone and are now trying to find the crucial evidence.

Residents have insisted Amar was not a troublemaker but a home-loving boy who spent most of his time alone.



A neighbour said: 'He didn't like confrontation, he was so shy he would cross the road to avoid speaking to you.'

'Amar was slimly built, he had some illnesses in the past and even looked frail.'

He was last seen by another teenager standing outside some shops near to the park on Sunday night. His body was found at 7.10pm.

Amar is the youngest of the Aslams' four children. His father was in Pakistan when he was told about the murder but was returning to Britain to be with his wife.



















