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Daily Record
22-06-2025
- Daily Record
Family of tragic Kory McCrimmon to march through Glasgow in 'Parents Against Knives' demo
Hundreds are expected to march from Ibrox Stadium to Celtic Park today in a demonstration against knife crime. The family of tragic Kory McCrimmon will join a 'Parents Against Knives' march in Glasgow today. Hundreds are set to walk through the streets of the city from Ibrox Stadium to Celtic Park at 1pm. Kory died after an attack involving a bladed weapon on May 31, 2024. He was found seriously injured in the city's Greenfield Park. Ahead of the march his family vowed the 16-year-old's life 'will not be in vain' as they urged others to join the walk. The march comes in the wake of the deaths of teenagers Amen Teklay and Kayden Moy in separate incidents in recent weeks. The tragedies have taken place amid the Record's Our Kids ... Our Future campaign, which was launched two years ago in response to a youth violence epidemic. In a statement issued through Victim Support Scotland, Kory's family previously said: 'Kory McCrimmon's young life was a brushstroke in time but we his family wish for his death to make a difference: Kory's life will not be in vain. 'Our aim here is to continue highlighting the increase in deaths and danger by knife and violent crime. Our sons and daughters are more than statistics, they deserve better. 'Kory's parents are very clear: if we can prevent at least one more family going through this life-shattering agony, we have gone a long way in our mission, but let's go further. 'We walk in Kory's name but we stand for all those lives lost or maimed to knife violence: too much, too many. No more. 'Come join our walk and lend your hearts and voices to making our streets, our young people and our lives safer.' Two boys aged 14 and 16 have appeared in court charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Amen in the Maryhill area of Glasgow on March 5. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Kayden, 16, was found seriously injured on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on May 17. A 14-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys have appeared in court charged with murder following his death. Kate Wallace, chief executive of Victim Support Scotland, said: 'Too many lives are being devastated by knife crime in Scotland. 'Behind every statistic, hundreds of lives are irreversibly impacted with tragic consequences for everyone involved; family, friends, siblings, school mates, and the wider communities in which we all live. 'We support the Parents Against Knives walk, organised entirely by the McCrimmon family in memory of their son Kory, which will undoubtedly help draw attention to this growing crisis. 'These are complex and sensitive situations which require a multi-agency response from the Scottish Government, victim support organisations, police, social work, youth work and others to work together to tackle knife crime and the devastation it causes. People across Scotland deserve to feel safe in their own communities.'
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Daily Record
East Kilbride knife crime campaign steps up bid for change with city centre march
In honour of Kayden Moy, Kory McCrimmon and Amen Teklay, parents and families will march from Rangers' Ibrox Stadium to Celtic Park this Sunday. Anti-knife crime campaigners will join parents of tragic Scots teens in a march through Glasgow this Sunday as they call for urgent action on the country's knife crime and youth violence epidemic. In honour of Kayden Moy, Kory McCrimmon and Amen Teklay, parents, families, and concerned residents from across Glasgow and the west will march from Rangers' Ibrox Stadium, through the city centre to Celtic Park this Sunday at 1pm. The 'Parents Against Knives' event is a show of solidarity and a heartfelt plea for safer streets with a clear message 'Enough is enough'. Supported by East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch & Community Impact Project (EKCA), the aim is to bring about better opportunities for young people, and stronger support for families. Following the tragic death of Kayden Moy at Irvine Beach last month, EKCA has called on South Lanarkshire Council and Police Scotland to urgently address the rise in knife crime and youth violence in East Kilbride. The shocking tragedy has prompted local charities and community groups to help educate young people and urge open conversations with teens about crime. A petition was launched calling for calling for a local task force on knife crime prevention in the town, early intervention and education in schools and youth clubs, mentoring and mental health support for vulnerable young people and more visible and engaged neighbourhood policing. It has reached over 1400 signatures and gained backing from elected officials and local organisations. EKCA say they are willing to chair this task force and publish a report on how to address this epidemic as an impartial community-led group, to help bring together and prevent any more loss of life or injury. The group's Operation Knife Edge campaign poster can be seen displayed around the town urging community support. EK Boxing Academy has also launched 'Knives Down Gloves Up' sessions in a bid to tackle youth violence locally. KJ Yates, chief executive and chairman of The Community Impact Project/East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch, said: "This issue transcends postcode boundaries. It's vital the whole of Glasgow stands united against the knife crime epidemic. "We must offer young people real opportunities, targeted support, and treat this crisis as a public health emergency that demands collective action. "We often hear the phrase 'it takes a village' – and at EK Neighbourhood Watch & The Community Impact Project, we believe that wholeheartedly. That's why we've been actively engaging with politicians, youth services, charities and elected officials. Progress may be slow, but we remain hopeful. "We also pause to mourn the tragic loss of Kayden Moy, whose funeral takes place this week. His family remains firmly in our thoughts and prayers. "We encourage everyone to sign, support, and share our petition – and please verify your signature, as that's the only way it is counted so we can build enough pressure on elected officials to act. No more young lives should be harmed or lost.' Sixteen-year-old Kayden Moy died in hospital following an incident at Irvine Beach in Ayrshire on May 17. Two 17-year-olds and a 14-year-old have appeared in court charged with the murder of Kayden. Scotland's justice secretary Angela Constance has pledged an additional £6m to tackle youth violence after the latest summit. The cash will come next year as part of the Scottish Government's Cashback for Communities Fund. Search for 'Time To End Knife Crime & Support The Youth Of East Kilbride' on And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
