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Daily Record
22-05-2025
- Daily Record
Family of tragic Kory McCrimmon plan 'Parents Against Knives' march from Ibrox to Celtic Park
The family of Kory McCrimmon who was stabbed to death in a gang dispute have announced they will lead a walk in his name just days after another teen lost his life in a youth knife crime incident. The family of tragic teen Kory McCrimmon is calling on Scotland to rise up against youth violenc e a year after their son was stabbed to death in a senseless gang dispute. His mum and dad, Neil and Elizabeth, will lead a peaceful "Parents Against Knives" march from Ibrox to Celtic Park on June 8. The symbolic walk across Glasgow's football divide will mark the first anniversary of Kory's brutal killing on May 31 last year. The march will demand urgent action on Scotland's growing knife crime crisis among kids. Kory was just 16 when he was knifed through the heart in Greenfield Park in Glasgow's east end in a row over £50. His killer, who was 13 at the time, was jailed for five years earlier this month. The pair were associated with rival gangs and had previously exchanged threats to one another on social media. But on the night of Kory's death, the killer stormed into the park alongside a group wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons. During a fight between the pair, the killer struck out with a knife and stabbed Kory in the chest. The schoolboy, who played for Easterhouse Football Academy, died in hospital two days later. Kory's devastated parents have joined other campaigners to turn their grief into action with a walk they hope will wake up the country to a youth knife epidemic claiming too many lives. They said: "We walk in Kory's name, but we stand for all those lives lost to knife violence. Too much, too many. No more. "This peaceful walk is to continue highlighting the increase in deaths and danger by knife crime and if we can prevent at least one more family going through the inexpressible pain and life shattering grief of a lost child, Kory's death will not be in vain. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Come join us in our walk and lend your hearts and voices to making our streets, our young people and our lives safer. Let's come together for once and all to make a difference that lasts and saves lives." The march will set off from Rangers' Ibrox Stadium at 1pm, heading east to Celtic Park – a united front across tribal lines, aimed at uniting communities behind a single cause of saving lives. Kory's death is part of a disturbing pattern. The Record recently told the harrowing story of Kayden Moy, another Glasgow teen lost to the blade. The schoolboy, from East Kilbride, had been enjoying a day out at Irvine Beach in Ayrshire last Saturday before he suffered fatal stab wounds. A 17-year-old boy has since appeared in court charged with his murder. Kayden is now the third life lost to youth violence in Scotland in under 12 months. As well as Kory, Amen Teklay, 15, died on a Glasgow street on March 5. Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, previously appeared in court charged with Amen's murder, while a 15-year-old is facing an assault charge. All made no plea. All three deaths have taken place since the Record launched its Our Kids ... Our Future campaign in February 2023 in response to a spate of sickening attacks on kids.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Daily Record
Judge tells teen killer 'you will live with this for the rest of your life' as he is locked up
The boy, 14, was caged for five years today for the murder of 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow last year. A judge told a teenage killer who stabbed schoolboy Kory McCrimmon "you will live with this for the rest of your life" as he jailed him for five years. The boy - who was 13 at the time and cannot be named due to his age - plunged a knife through Kory's heart after a confrontation over £50 in a Glasgow park on May 31 last year. Now 14, the youngster was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow today. The court heard how the pair were associated with rival gangs and exchanged threats to one another on social media. There was a significant amount of bravado and posturing built up before the confrontation at the park in the city's east end. The killer repeatedly threatened to "chop up" Kory while the schoolboy, in response, threatened to have him shot. On the night of Kory's death, the killer stormed into the park alongside a gang, who were wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons. During a fight between the pair, the killer struck out with a knife and stabbed Kory in the chest. The schoolboy, who played for Easterhouse Football Academy, died in hospital two days later. Speaking to his killer during sentencing, Lord Mulholland said: 'Running with a gang and arming yourself with a knife is asking for trouble, if you have a knife in your possession then it is there to be used, as you did during the gang fight in Greenfield Park. You stabbed your victim with your knife. The knife penetrated his heart, and he lost his life as a result. You will have to live with that for the rest of your life. "I told you before that you have delivered a life sentence of grief and profound loss to your victim's family. I have read the letters and victim statements handed to me, and they are heartbreaking, describing their loss, what their son and family member meant to them and the effect that their loss has had on all their own lives. "Your own family will have to deal with the shame of what you did. You have caused all of this. Social media can be a force for good, but in the lead up to the events in Greenfield Park, it was not a force for good as it was a means by which threats of violence were made, culminating in the gang fight in Greenfield Park. "I described this previously as utter madness, and I stand by that description. You have devastated many lives as a result of what you did." The attacker will remain in detention at Kibble Secure Unit in Paisley, Renfrewshire, for five years. Lord Mulholland told the court he had taken into consideration the guidelines for the sentencing for young people. He cut the term from seven and a half years due to the guilty plea. Kory's death took place amid the Record's youth violence campaign Our Kids ... Our Future. Our Kids ... Our Future was launched over two years ago in response to an epidemic of youth violence in Scotland. As part of the campaign, we have repeatedly demanded the Scottish Government to invest in safe spaces for young people, where they can be nurtured, mentored and guided. We have also demanded social media firms to introduce robust new measures to keep kids safe online and to prevent the filming and sharing of violent content.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Boy, 14, who admitted killing Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow sentenced
The attacker stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, in the heart after a confrontation in Greenfield Park in Glasgow's East End last May 31. The pair were associated with rival gangs with threats earlier exchanged on social media. READ NEXT: Boy, 14, admits stabbing fellow teen to death in Glasgow park READ NEXT: James English may call up to nine defence witnesses in domestic abuse case The boy - who was 13 at the time and cannot be named due to his age - today returned to the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation. Sentencing, Lord Mulholland repeated his previous comment that the killing which stemmed from a gang fight was "utter madness". The attacker will remain in Kibble Secure Unit in Paisley, Renfrewshire. A large group of Kory's family and friends were at court today. (Image: Kory McCrimmon.) Several youngsters wore hoodies with a photo of the teenager on it. One relative in the courtroom yelled "monster" at the young killer as he left the dock. The court in March heard how the 14-year-old had social work involvement at the time as he had not been attending school. Kory - who had played for Easterhouse Football Academy - had no previous convictions. Kory and his killer were known as "rivals" from different parts of the city. The pair had regularly been in touch with each other on Instagram. It was initially on "good terms" before there was a "falling out" over £50. The court heard the killer was refusing to pay Kory back. Prosecutor Greg Farrell said: "The messages became increasingly acrimonious. "There were insults and threats of violence made by both parties to one another. "The accused repeatedly threatened to "chop up" Kory and to kill him. "Kory McCrimmon, in response, threatened to have him shot. "Both issued these threats of violence in context of being in rival gangs." Despite this, it appeared , at one stage, the row could be resolved. But, an Instagram page used by different gang members, revealed further threats by the 14 year-old on the day of the attack with Kory responding. Mr Farrell said: "During this chat, both sides are arranging to meet that night in Greenfield Park for a confrontation." This included the accused stating: "Kory, wee man, you will actually get decapitated you wee f*****g ugly b*****d." Mr Farrell said: "There is a significant amount of bravado and posturing on both sides in the build up to the confrontation being planned. "The participants to this chat appear to be egging each other on in anticipation of a gang fight later that day." A large number of boys and girls gathered at the park that night. Many had been drinking. The killer was part of a gang who stormed in wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons. They challenged Kory and his friends to a fight. Kory ran at the accused, who was clocked clutching a knife. Mr Farrell then explained: "He chased Kory McCrimmon while shouting at him. "Kory stopped and turned to face him. During the confrontation, the 14 year-old struck out with a knife stabbing Kory once on the chest. "There is evidence that the brother of the accused shouted for him not to do it." Kory slumped to the ground while the young thug and his associates fled. The young attacker was seen with injuries to his neck and head. Mercy crews arrived before Kory was rushed to the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. He was found to have a single stab wound to the heart along with major internal bleeding. Kory also had a severe brain injury as a result of being stabbed. He never recovered and passed away on June 2. The attacker ended up at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on the night of the killing. He had a neck wound having said he had been in a "fight in a park". The teenager was then transferred to the same hospital Kory was in. It was there he was arrested initially for attempted murder. The boy later made no comment when interviewed. The 14 year-old's lawyer John Scullion said the case represented "a tragic waste of human life". The KC had told the previous hearing Kory had lashed out at the teenager before the fatal stabbing and that the assailant "reacted by striking him once on the chest with the knife". Mr Scullion told the court the 14 year-old had "insight to the devastating consequences" his actions had caused. The advocate: "He now presents as a child carrying the burden of Kory McCrimmon's death, as he should." He further stated the boy had "gone off the rails" before the killing following the death of his father. Mr Scullion said it appeared there was "cautious optimism for change" in the teenager since he has been in Kibble. Lord Mulholland told the court he had taken into consideration the guidelines for the sentencing for young people. He cut the term from seven and a half years due to the guilty plea. The judge said: "Social media can be a force for good, but in the lead up to this, it was not as it was used as a means for threats of violence culminating in the gang fight at Greenfield Park. "I described this previously as utter madness and I stand by that. "You have devastated many lives as a result of what you did." Lord Mulholland further described victim impact statements by Kory's family as "heartbreaking".
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Daily Record
Teen who killed Glasgow schoolboy Kory McCrimmon in row over £50 jailed for five years
The teenage attacker stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, in the heart after a confrontation in Greenfield Park in Glasgow's east end last May 31. A 14-year-old boy who admitted killing a fellow teenager following a dispute over £50 has been sentenced to five years detention. The attacker stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, in the heart after a confrontation in Greenfield Park in Glasgow's east end last May 31. The pair were associated with rival gangs with threats earlier exchanged on social media. The boy - who was 13 at the time and cannot be named due to his age - today returned to the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation. Sentencing, Lord Mulholland repeated his previous comment that the killing which stemmed from a gang fight was "utter madness". The attacker will remain in Kibble Secure Unit in Paisley, Renfrewshire. A large group of Kory's family and friends were at court today. Several youngsters wore hoodies with a photo of the teenager on it. One relative in the courtroom yelled "monster" at the young killer as he left the dock. The court in March heard how the 14 year-old had social work involvement at the time as he had not been attending school. Kory - who had played for Easterhouse Football Academy - had no previous convictions. Kory and his killer were known as "rivals" from different parts of the city. The pair had regularly been in touch with each other on Instagram. It was initially on "good terms" before there was a "falling out" over £50. The court heard the killer was refusing to pay Kory back. Prosecutor Greg Farrell said: "The messages became increasingly acrimonious. There were insults and threats of violence made by both parties to one another. "The accused repeatedly threatened to "chop up" Kory and to kill him. Kory McCrimmon, in response, threatened to have him shot. "Both issued these threats of violence in context of being in rival gangs." Despite this, it appeared , at one stage, the row could be resolved. But, an Instagram page used by different gang members, revealed further threats by the 14 year-old on the day of the attack with Kory responding. Mr Farrell: "During this chat, both sides are arranging to meet that night in Greenfield Park for a confrontation." This included the accused stating: "Kory, wee man, you will actually get decapitated you wee f*****g ugly b*****d." Mr Farrell: "There is a significant amount of bravado and posturing on both sides in the build up to the confrontation being planned. The participants to this chat appear to be egging each other on in anticipation of a gang fight later that day." A large number of boys and girls gathered at the park that night. Many had been drinking. The killer was part of a gang who stormed in wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons. They challenged Kory and his friends to a fight. Kory ran at the accused, who was clocked clutching a knife. Mr Farrell then explained: "He chased Kory McCrimmon while shouting at him. Kory stopped and turned to face him. During the confrontation, the 14 year-old struck out with a knife stabbing Kory once on the chest. "There is evidence that the brother of the accused shouted for him not to do it." 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Kory slumped to the ground while the young thug and his associates fled. The young attacker was seen with injuries to his neck and head. Mercy crews arrived before Kory was rushed to the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. He was found to have a single stab wound to the heart along with major internal bleeding. Kory also had a severe brain injury as a result of being stabbed. He never recovered and passed away on June 2. The attacker ended up at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on the night of the killing. He had a neck wound having said he had been in a "fight in a park". The teenager was then transferred to the same hospital Kory was in. It was there he was arrested initially for attempted murder. The boy later made no comment when interviewed. The 14 year-old's lawyer John Scullion today said the case represented "a tragic waste of human life". The KC had told the previous hearing Kory had lashed out at the teenager before the fatal stabbing and that the assailant "reacted by striking him once on the chest with the knife". Mr Scullion today told the court the 14 year-old had "insight to the devastating consequences" his actions had caused. The advocate: "He now presents as a child carrying the burden of Kory McCrimmon's death, as he should." He further stated the boy had "gone off the rails" before the killing following the death of his father. Mr Scullion said it appeared there was "cautious optimism for change" in the teenager since he has been in Kibble. Lord Mulholland told the court he had taken into consideration the guidelines for the sentencing for young people. He cut the term from seven and a half years due to the guilty plea. The judge: "Social media can be a force for good, but in the lead up to this, it was not as it was used as a means for threats of violence culminating in the gang fight at Greenfield Park. I described this previously as utter madness and I stand by that. "You have devastated many lives as a result of what you did." Lord Mulholland further described victim impact statements by Kory's family as "heartbreaking".
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Schoolboy knife killer who stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, to death in Glasgow park caged for just five years
One relative in the courtroom yelled 'monster' at the young killer as he left the dock 'UTTER MADNESS' Schoolboy knife killer who stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, to death in Glasgow park caged for just five years A 14-YEAR-OLD boy who admitted killing a fellow teenager following a dispute over £50 has been sentenced to five years detention. The attacker stabbed Kory McCrimmon, 16, in the heart after a confrontation in Greenfield Park in Glasgow's east end last May 31. Advertisement 3 Kory played for Easterhouse Football Academy Credit: Collect 3 Kory and his killer were known as "rivals" from different parts of the city Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 3 He suffered a single stab wound to the heart The pair were associated with rival gangs with threats earlier exchanged on social media. The boy - who was 13 at the time and cannot be named due to his age - today returned to the High Court in Glasgow. He had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide while acting under provocation. Sentencing, Lord Mulholland repeated his previous comment that the killing which stemmed from a gang fight was "utter madness". Advertisement The attacker will remain in Kibble Secure Unit in Paisley, Renfrewshire. A large group of Kory's family and friends were at court today. Several youngsters wore hoodies with a photo of the teenager on it. One relative in the courtroom yelled "monster" at the young killer as he left the dock. Advertisement The court in March heard how the 14 year-old had social work involvement at the time as he had not been attending school. Kory - who had played for Easterhouse Football Academy - had no previous convictions. Kory and his killer were known as "rivals" from different parts of the city. The pair had regularly been in touch with each other on Instagram. Advertisement It was initially on "good terms" before there was a "falling out" over £50. The court heard the killer was refusing to pay Kory back. Prosecutor Greg Farrell said: "The messages became increasingly acrimonious. "There were insults and threats of violence made by both parties to one another. Advertisement "The accused repeatedly threatened to "chop up" Kory and to kill him. "Kory McCrimmon, in response, threatened to have him shot. "Both issued these threats of violence in context of being in rival gangs." Despite this, it appeared , at one stage, the row could be resolved. Advertisement But, an Instagram page used by different gang members, revealed further threats by the 14 year-old on the day of the attack with Kory responding. Mr Farrell: "During this chat, both sides are arranging to meet that night in Greenfield Park for a confrontation." This included the accused stating: "Kory, wee man, you will actually get decapitated you wee f*****g ugly b*****d." Mr Farrell: "There is a significant amount of bravado and posturing on both sides in the build up to the confrontation being planned. Advertisement "The participants to this chat appear to be egging each other on in anticipation of a gang fight later that day." A large number of boys and girls gathered at the park that night. Many had been drinking. The killer was part of a gang who stormed in wielding batons, bats and bladed weapons. They challenged Kory and his friends to a fight. Advertisement Kory ran at the accused, who was clocked clutching a knife. Mr Farrell then explained: "He chased Kory McCrimmon while shouting at him. "Kory stopped and turned to face him. During the confrontation, the 14 year-old struck out with a knife stabbing Kory once on the chest. "There is evidence that the brother of the accused shouted for him not to do it." Advertisement Kory slumped to the ground while the young thug and his associates fled. The young attacker was seen with injuries to his neck and head. Mercy crews arrived before Kory was rushed to the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. He was found to have a single stab wound to the heart along with major internal bleeding. Advertisement Kory also had a severe brain injury as a result of being stabbed. He never recovered and passed away on June 2. The attacker ended up at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on the night of the killing. He had a neck wound having said he had been in a "fight in a park". Advertisement The teenager was then transferred to the same hospital Kory was in. It was there he was arrested initially for attempted murder. The boy later made no comment when interviewed. The 14 year-old's lawyer John Scullion today/yesterday said the case represented "a tragic waste of human life". The KC had told the previous hearing Kory had lashed out at the teenager before the fatal stabbing and that the assailant "reacted by striking him once on the chest with the knife". Advertisement Mr Scullion today/yesterday told the court the 14 year-old had "insight to the devastating consequences" his actions had caused. The advocate: "He now presents as a child carrying the burden of Kory McCrimmon's death, as he should." He further stated the boy had "gone off the rails" before the killing following the death of his father. Mr Scullion said it appeared there was "cautious optimism for change" in the teenager since he has been in Kibble. Advertisement Lord Mulholland told the court he had taken into consideration the guidelines for the sentencing for young people. He cut the term from seven and a half years due to the guilty plea. The judge: "Social media can be a force for good, but in the lead up to this, it was not as it was used as a means for threats of violence culminating in the gang fight at Greenfield Park. "I described this previously as utter madness and I stand by that. Advertisement "You have devastated many lives as a result of what you did." Lord Mulholland further described victim impact statements by Kory's family as "heartbreaking".
