Police probing death of ‘stabbed' teen Kayden Moy swoop on Scots park
Officers have closed off a section of a beauty spot 30 miles away from where Kayden Moy was allegedly attacked on Saturday
LOCKED DOWN Police probing death of 'stabbed' teen Kayden Moy swoop on Scots park
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POLICE investigating the death of teenager Kayden Moy have cordoned off a park in East Kilbride.
Kayden, 16, died following an alleged "stabbing" at Irvine beach on Saturday May 17.
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Tragic Kayden Moy died following an alleged incident at Irvine Beach on Saturday May 17
Cops closed off the Ayrshire beauty spot and surrounding area following the alleged incident, including part of the beach and sand dunes and the nearby Beach Park and boating pond.
Now officers have descended on The Show Park in Kayden's home town of East Kilbride, some 30 miles away from Irvine Beach, while they carry out enquiries.
A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: 'Officers are conducting enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Kayden Moy in Irvine.'
It comes as a 17-year-old was arrested and due to appear in court today in connection with Kayden's death.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court this afternoon.
Tributes have been paid to tragic Kayden who has been described as already "sorely missed" by his family.
Today Kayden's distraught mum Ashley broke her social media silence saying Kayden's death was an "unprecedented and painful chapter in our lives".
The teenager's doting dad Paul previous described his son as "My man man, my everything".
Police chiefs are still urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, Major Investigations Team, said: 'Our thoughts remain with Kayden's family at this very difficult time. Specially trained officers are continuing to support Kayden's family
'We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no risk to the wider public.
'We have a dedicated team of officers working on this investigation and I am again asking anyone who may have information which could help us and who has not yet come forward, to please contact us.
'No matter how small it may seem, it may be the key piece we need.
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'I would like to thank the community in both Irvine and East Kilbride for their support so far.
Superintendent Jim McMillan said: 'This was a shocking and deeply upsetting incident for not just those at Irvine Beach on Saturday, but for Kayden's family, friends and the wider communities affected.
"We are engaging with the communities in both Irvine and East Kilbride.
'There continues to be a police presence in the area and additional patrols will be carried out where required.
"I would urge anyone with question or concern to approach a local officer – they are there to help.'
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