Boy, 14, due in court following death of Kayden Moy
Two 17-year-old males have been arrested, charged, and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in May.
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The 14-year-old is due in court on Thursday, June 5.
Kayden died following a serious incident at Irvine Beach on May 17.
(Image: Image of Kayden Moy) Emergency services rushed to the scene, and Kayden, from East Kilbride, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where he died a short time later.
Tributes were quick to pour in for Kayden following his death.
Annette Alexander, headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School, described Kayden as 'a kind and caring young man' who was 'full of character.'
She said he left a lasting impact on the school community and would be 'greatly missed.'
South Lanarkshire Council also expressed its condolences and confirmed that support would be provided to pupils affected by the tragedy, adding: 'This has been a tragic event and our profound sympathies go out to Kayden's loved ones.'
Kayden's father, Paul Moy, shared a moving tribute on social media, calling Kayden his 'firstborn son, my big boy, my best friend, my main man, my everything.'
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A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up in Kayden's memory.
Organised by Busby AFC, the youth football club where Kayden once played, the fundraiser aims to support his grieving family.
A statement from the club said: "The Club was devastated to find out that Kayden Moy, a former youth player for Busby AFC, had sadly lost his life recently.
"Kayden played in our youth set-up for several years and it has hit everyone hard.
"Kayden's grandfather is a long-term volunteer, player, coach and friend of the Club. He currently spends his weeknights and weekends coaching Kayden's younger brother who currently plays in our junior section too.
"We are aware that nothing will ever replace the life of an individual, but we hope that this fundraising will help Kayden's family at this extremely difficult time."
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