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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Boy, 14, due in court following death of Kayden Moy
It comes after we reported that the 14-year-old is the third person to be arrested - and now charged - in connection with the death of Kayden, 16. Two 17-year-old males have been arrested, charged, and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in May. READ NEXT: Boy charged over death of Kayden Moy after Irvine Beach 'targeted attack' 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.' READ NEXT: Third teen arrested following tragic death of Kayden Moy 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."
Daily Record
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Kayden Moy cops arrest third teen over tragic Irvine Beach death
Police arrested the 14-year-old boy on Wednesday. A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of Kayden Moy at Irvine Beach. The boy, 14, was arrested by murder cops probing the 16-year-old's death last month. Two other males, both aged 17, previously appeared in court charged in connection with the incident. They both appeared separately at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court. Both youths, of East Kilbride, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were charged with murder, carrying an offensive weapon and attempting to pervert the course of justice. They made no plea and were remanded in custody. Their next appearances in court are yet to be confirmed. Kayden was rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during a disturbance at the Ayrshire beauty spot on May 17. Despite the efforts of medics, he sadly died a short time later. Kayden - a pupil at Duncanrig Secondary School - was remembered as "a kind and caring young man" who was"full of character" by his head teacher. Annette Alexander said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our former pupil, Kayden Moy. "Kayden was a kind and caring young man and full of character. He touched the lives of many within our school community. "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Kayden's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. "He will be greatly missed, but he will always be remembered with affection in our school." 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'.
North Wales Chronicle
19-05-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Tributes to ‘kind' 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance
Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was found seriously injured on Irvine Beach after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on Saturday. He was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Sunday. Police said a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident in North Ayrshire. Kayden had been a pupil at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride where the school community paid tribute to him. Annette Alexander, headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School, said: 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our former pupil, Kayden Moy. 'Kayden was a kind and caring young man and full of character. He touched the lives of many within our school community. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Kayden's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'He will be greatly missed, but he will always be remembered with affection in our school.' The 16-year-old was a former youth player for Busby AFC where those involved in the club have been left 'devastated' by his death. In a statement posted on social media the club said: 'Kayden played in our youth set-up for several years and it has hit everyone hard.' The club has set up a GoFundMe appeal in memory of the teenager, which has already raised more than £6,400. The statement added: '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.' A South Lanarkshire Council spokesman said: 'This has been a tragic event and our profound sympathies go out to Kayden's loved ones. 'We are very much aware that it will have a wider impact on many people, including a number of our pupils. We will work with school staff to ensure that all appropriate supports are in place for anyone who needs them. 'We will, of course, also provide every possible assistance to Police Scotland as they carry out their investigations.' Police said 'several' people are believed to have been filming on their phones around the time of the incident and have urged anyone with information or footage to come forward as investigations continue. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson of the 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 heart-breaking 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.' 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. The portal can be accessed at Police Scotland can also be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday May 17 2025 while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Western Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Tributes to ‘kind' 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance
Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was found seriously injured on Irvine Beach after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on Saturday. He was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Sunday. Police said a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident in North Ayrshire. Kayden had been a pupil at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride where the school community paid tribute to him. Annette Alexander, headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School, said: 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our former pupil, Kayden Moy. 'Kayden was a kind and caring young man and full of character. He touched the lives of many within our school community. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Kayden's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'He will be greatly missed, but he will always be remembered with affection in our school.' The 16-year-old was a former youth player for Busby AFC where those involved in the club have been left 'devastated' by his death. In a statement posted on social media the club said: 'Kayden played in our youth set-up for several years and it has hit everyone hard.' The club has set up a GoFundMe appeal in memory of the teenager, which has already raised more than £6,400. The statement added: '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.' A South Lanarkshire Council spokesman said: 'This has been a tragic event and our profound sympathies go out to Kayden's loved ones. 'We are very much aware that it will have a wider impact on many people, including a number of our pupils. We will work with school staff to ensure that all appropriate supports are in place for anyone who needs them. 'We will, of course, also provide every possible assistance to Police Scotland as they carry out their investigations.' Police said 'several' people are believed to have been filming on their phones around the time of the incident and have urged anyone with information or footage to come forward as investigations continue. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson of the 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 heart-breaking 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.' 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. The portal can be accessed at Police Scotland can also be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday May 17 2025 while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Tributes to ‘kind' 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance
Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, was found seriously injured on Irvine Beach after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on Saturday. He was taken to hospital but died in the early hours of Sunday. Police said a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident in North Ayrshire. Kayden had been a pupil at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride where the school community paid tribute to him. Annette Alexander, headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School, said: 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our former pupil, Kayden Moy. 'Kayden was a kind and caring young man and full of character. He touched the lives of many within our school community. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Kayden's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'He will be greatly missed, but he will always be remembered with affection in our school.' The 16-year-old was a former youth player for Busby AFC where those involved in the club have been left 'devastated' by his death. In a statement posted on social media the club said: 'Kayden played in our youth set-up for several years and it has hit everyone hard.' The club has set up a GoFundMe appeal in memory of the teenager, which has already raised more than £6,400. The statement added: '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.' A South Lanarkshire Council spokesman said: 'This has been a tragic event and our profound sympathies go out to Kayden's loved ones. 'We are very much aware that it will have a wider impact on many people, including a number of our pupils. We will work with school staff to ensure that all appropriate supports are in place for anyone who needs them. 'We will, of course, also provide every possible assistance to Police Scotland as they carry out their investigations.' Police said 'several' people are believed to have been filming on their phones around the time of the incident and have urged anyone with information or footage to come forward as investigations continue. Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson of the 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 heart-breaking 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.' 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. The portal can be accessed at Police Scotland can also be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday May 17 2025 while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
