'Enough is enough': MSP says death of East Kilbride teen 'has stunned Scotland' as local politicians pay tribute
The 16-year-old was found wounded at Irvine Beach on Saturday night and was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital but died on Sunday morning - a "heartbreaking tragedy" the politician said "will stun East Kilbride and Scotland".
The Central Scotland Labour MSP was among local politicians who paid tributes online following the shock death.
Emergency services were called to the beauty spot in Ayrshire on Saturday evening after receiving reports of a seriously injured youth.
Sadly 16-year-old Kayden Moy died in Crosshouse Hospital on Sunday, May 18.
A 17-year-old male has now been arrested following the incident as the investigation continues.
Kayden's devastated dad Paul Moy led heartbreaking tributes to the youngster yesterday saying: "My first born son, my big boy, my best friend, my main man, my everything, rest easy my boy."
Commenting on the tragedy, Ms Lennon said: "It's devastating that 16-year-old Kayden Moy went to the beach and never came home, robbed of his life and future.
"I extend my sincere condolences to Kayden's heartbroken family and friends. This heartbreaking tragedy will stun East Kilbride and Scotland. Enough is enough."
MSP for East Kilbride Collette Stevenson posted: "This is absolutely tragic. My heart goes out to Kayden's family and friends. Police are appealing for witnesses and are carrying out intensive investigations into the incident."
South Lanarkshire Council Leader and Scottish Parliamentary election candidate for East Kilbride, Joe Fagan wrote: "This is awful news. Our community is shocked and will be thinking of Kayden's family.
"Police have set up a website that allows members of the public to send information directly to their Major Investigation Team. The portal can be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S22-PO1."
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Following enquiries into the death of a 16-year-old male on a beach in Irvine on Saturday, May 17, officers have arrested a 17-year-old male.
"Enquiries into the death are ongoing."
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