Teen arrested after boy, 16, dies after ‘assault' at Scots beach

Scottish Sun

18-05-2025

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A TEENAGER has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died following an alleged incident at a Scottish beach.
Kayden Moy, 16, tragically passed away after an alleged attack at Irvine Beach, North Ayrshire, last night.
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He tragically passed away this morning
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Kayden's devastated dad paid tribute on social media
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Cops raced to the scene after the alarm was raised
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The young lad, from East Kilbride, was enjoying a day out with friends when he was wounded in an alleged assault at around 6.45pm.
The popular teen had travelled to the busy seafront spot as thousands flocked to soak up the scorching weekend sunshine.
Medics battled to save Kayden's life alongside other members of the public as he was rushed to hospital.
However, he sadly passed away from his injuries this morning.
A major probe was launched after his death.
Police have now confirmed that a 17-year-old male has now been arrested in connection with Kayden's death.
A statement from the force read: "Following enquiries into the death of a 16-year-old male on a beach in Irvine on Saturday, 17 May, officers have arrested a 17-year-old male.
"Enquiries into the death are ongoing."
A source told the Scottish Sun: 'Kayden was a very popular boy with lots of friends. The local community in East Kilbride is in shock.
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'To think he went with his friends for a day at the beach and never came home is just awful."
Kayden's devastated friends and family took to social media to as they paid tribute to the "great guy".
His heartbroken dad Paul wrote: "My firstborn son, my big boy, my best friend, my main man, my everything. Rest easy, my boy."
And a pal said: "Rest in peace Kayden, will forever miss you. You were taken far too soon, brother. Will forever try and make you proud, I love you, Kayden."
Another put: "Will forever be in all of our hearts, we will get through this together."
A third added: "Thinking of you all, the wee man was a great guy."
A fourth said: "Rest in eternal peace young Kayden. Forever 16."
A fifth commented: "Rest easy my boy."
Police previously appealed to anyone who may have mobile phone footage of the alleged incident to get in touch.
Officers were also spotted patrolling the sand dunes on this morning as a major investigation got underway into the lad's death.
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Members of the public and medics battled to save the teen
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Police locked down road near the beach as they investigate the death
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Cops stand guard near the dunes were Kayden was killed at Irvine Beach
Credit: Mark Ferguson
A large section of a nearby pond has been taped off as officers carry out enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, Major Investigations Team, said: 'An extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death.
"Our officers are supporting the boy's family at this very difficult and heartbreaking time.
'From our investigation so far, we know there were a number of people on the beach around the time of the disturbance.
"We believe several of them were filming at the time and may have footage of what happened.
'I would urge people to review the footage they have and contact police if they think the footage captured could be of significance to our investigation.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday, 17 May, 2025.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Kayden Moy visited the beach with pals over the weekend