Three teenagers and a man were appearing in court on Thursday, charged with murdering an Asian youth who was beaten to death in a West Yorkshire park.
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.
The three 15-year-old youths and 20 year-old man have been charged with Amar's murder and robbery. They were appearing at Dewsbury Magistrates Court.
Three other people arrested over the killing - another 15-year-old and two boys - have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
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