Six held over UK teenager's murder

Detectives have arrested six youths, including two boys aged 12 and 13, over the death of an Asian teenager who was beaten to…

Detectives have arrested six youths, including two boys aged 12 and 13, over the death of an Asian teenager who was beaten to death in a West Yorkshire park, police said today.

Amar Aslam (17) was discovered on Sunday night in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury.

West Yorkshire Police said he "had been subjected to a sustained and vicious beating" and died from head injuries. They said the motive for the attack was not clear.

Police have so far arrested six people in connection with the killing - a 20-year-old man, three 15-year-old youths and the two boys.

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They are being quizzed at various police stations across West Yorkshire.

Meanwhile detectives are continuing to search the area, including a pond in the park where Aslam died. Neighbourhood officers are also patrolling the area to reassure local residents.

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