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The Independent
05-06-2025
- The Independent
Boy, 14, in court on murder charge after death of 16-year-old
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a 16-year-old after a disturbance on a beach. Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was found seriously injured on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on May 17. He was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock where he died a short time later. The 14-year-old was charged with murder when he appeared in private at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday. He was also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody. Two 17-year-old youths appeared in court on separate days last month charged with murder following the incident.
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Boy, 14, is third arrested over Kayden Moy death on Irvine beach
A 14-year-old boy has become the third teenager to be arrested in connection with the death of Kayden Moy in North Ayrshire last from East Kilbride, died after a large disturbance on Irvine beach on 17 May. The 16-year-old died at Crosshouse Hospital the next 17-year-olds have already appeared in court charged with Kayden's a statement issued after his death, Kayden's family said he was "loved by so many" and that he would be sorely missed by his parents and two younger brothers. A 17-year-old male was previously arrested and charged in connection with Kayden's murder and appeared on petition at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on 20 May, where he entered no plea.A second 17-year-old male was also arrested and charged and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on 23 also entered no plea.
Sky News
23-05-2025
- Sky News
Kayden Moy death: Second teenager appears in court charged with boy's murder after beach stabbing
Why you can trust Sky News A second teenager has appeared in court charged with murder after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a North Ayrshire beach. Kayden Moy was found seriously injured following a report of a disturbance at Irvine Beach on Saturday evening. The teenager, from East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, received medical care at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died on Sunday. A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged in connection with the Thursday. The suspect, of East Kilbride, has been accused of murder, having an article with a blade or point in a public place, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The teenager appeared before Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, where he made no plea to the three charges. He was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within eight days. Earlier this week, another 17-year-old boy appeared in court in connection with the incident. He too was remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance after making no plea to the charges of murder, carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both suspects cannot be identified due to their age. Specially trained Police Scotland officers are continuing to support Kayden's family. In a statement previously released through the force, his family thanked all those who have shown support. Busby AFC, where Kayden played in the youth set-up for several years, launched a fundraiser for his family and has raised more than £15,000. Meanwhile, police enquiries remain ongoing and an online portal has been set up to allow members of the public to submit information directly to the investigating officers. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson said: "I'd like to thank members of the public who have come forward and continue to ask anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us."
Sky News
23-05-2025
- Sky News
Second teenager charged over fatal stabbing at beach
Why you can trust Sky News A second suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed on a North Ayrshire beach. Kayden Moy, 16, was found seriously injured following a report of a disturbance at Irvine Beach on Saturday evening. The victim, from East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire, received medical care at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died on Sunday. On Thursday, Police Scotland announced a second 17-year-old male had been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday. The force said enquiries remain ongoing. Earlier this week, another 17-year-old boy was . The suspect, of East Kilbride, appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court charged with murder, carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The youth made no plea to the three charges and was remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance. Both suspects cannot be identified due to their age. Specially trained officers are continuing to support Kayden's family. In a statement previously released through the force, his family thanked all those who have shown support. Busby AFC, where Kayden played in the youth set-up for several years, launched a fundraiser for his family and has raised more than £15,000. Meantime, an online portal has been set up to allow members of the public to submit information directly to officers investigating the incident. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson said: "Our specially trained officers continue to support Kayden's family and keep them updated with the progress of our investigation. "I'd like to thank members of the public who have come forward and continue to ask anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us. "Extensive enquiries are ongoing and officers remain in the Irvine and East Kilbride areas. Anyone with concerns can speak to them or call 101."
The Independent
22-05-2025
- The Independent
Second teenager charged in connection with death of beach attack 16-year-old
A second 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the death of a teenager who was attacked on a beach in North Ayrshire. Kayden Moy, 16, of East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was attacked at about 6.45pm on Saturday on Irvine beach and died in Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, early the following morning. Another 17-year-old male was previously arrested and charged in connection with the death, and appeared in court on Tuesday. He made no plea when he appeared in private when charged with murder, attempting to pervert the course of justice and carrying an offensive weapon. The second male was arrested on Thursday and has since been charged. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, of Police Scotland's major investigations team, previously said: 'Our specially-trained officers continue to support Kayden's family and keep them updated with the progress of our investigation. 'I'd like to thank members of the public who have come forward and continue to ask anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us. 'Extensive inquiries are ongoing and officers remain in the Irvine and East Kilbride areas. Anyone with concerns can speak to them or call 101.' In a statement, his family said: 'Kayden will be sorely missed by his parents and two younger brothers. 'He was loved by so many and that is shown in the huge number of heartfelt messages we have received since his death. 'We would like to thank everyone who has shown us support over these last few days.' Kayden was a pupil at Duncanrigg Secondary School in his hometown. Headteacher Annette Alexander described him as a 'kind and caring young man, and full of character'. Detectives have set up a website where people can access a form to send information directly to the major investigation team and anonymity can be maintained.
