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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Scots MP calls for tighter social media regulation after 'online knife crime glamorisation'
Kayden Moy was found with serious injuries at Irvine beach on May 17. A Labour MP has called for a stop to the "very real glamorisation of knife crime online", following the death of Scots teenager Kayden Moy. Kayden, 16, was found with serious injuries at Irvine beach on May 17. The East Kilbride teen was rushed to hospital but sadly died a short time later. Three teenagers, one aged 14 and two aged 17, have been charged in connection with his death. On Monday, during Home Office Questions at Westminster, Joani Reid - MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven - raised the issue of knife crime being glorified on social media. It comes amid the Record's applauded Our Kids ... Our Future campaign which was launched two years ago in response to a youth violence epidemic. As part of the campaign, we have repeatedly demanded for online tech giants to enforce fully their policies on tackling harmful content such as videos of young people attacking others. Ms Reid said: "Six weeks ago, Kayden Moy, a 16-year-old boy from East Kilbride in my constituency, was stabbed to death, leaving his family bereft and a community - my community - in grief. "Since Kayden's tragic death, I have received multiple videos and images of local youths posing while wielding machetes in their own homes, but the police claim that they are powerless to take any action whatever. "Does the Minister agree that much more needs to be done to stop the very real glamorisation of knife crime online, and to prevent social media from being a breeding ground for youth violence?" The minister expressed her condolences to Kayden's family and friends. She continued: "My hon. Friend is absolutely right about the role that social media can play in glamorising these types of weapons. "That is why it is so important that we have measures in the Crime and Policing Bill and the Online Safety Act 2023 to start to tackle that. As I say, it is absolutely appalling." Afterwards, Reid pledged to continue to press the issue. She added: 'Kayden's death was a tragedy for his family and a shock to the whole of East Kilbride. The worrying fact is that knife crime is rising across Scotland, even in schools, and we need to mobilise as a community to bring it under control. 'I have been sent numerous videos by concerned and frightened constituents of boys and young men posing in their bedrooms with dangerous knives and blades. The social media companies refuse to act, and the police say they have not got the power to act. But there can be no excuses for doing nothing when we all know this bravado leads on to violence. 'I will use the summer weeks to press social media companies, public authorities and the Scottish government to get their act together on knife crime and to insist we get real action and not more excuses.' As part of the Our Kids ... Our Future campaign, the Record have repeatedly demanded the Scottish Government to invest in young people, so they can be nurtured, mentored and guided in every community. Last month, Glasgow's council leader Susan Aitken described the tragic deaths of three teenagers to knife crime as 'a warning sign' in an emergency meeting on youth violence. Scotland has been rocked by three blade tragedies in less than 12 months. Alongside Kayden, Amen Teklay, an Eritrean refugee, died after being found seriously injured in Maryhill on March 5. Kory McCrimmon, 16, died after being attacked with a blade in Greenfield Park on May 31, 2024. A 14-year-old boy was sentenced to five years for the culpable homicide of Kory. The issue was brought before the full council after a powerful march on Sunday June 22 by the family of Kory McCrimmon. His grieving parents, leading the Parents Against Knives campaign, told the country "enough is enough" and demanded action from leaders in Holyrood. City leader Susan Aitken said the three deaths showed there was a growing problem with youth violence in Scotland. She said: 'If some of our young people are being drawn into violence by anti-social behaviou r that negatively affects them and the wider public then that's a problem and we need to address it. 'If other young folk are so fearful of being affected by violence that they themselves need to carry blades, that's a cycle we need to break.' Scotland's justice secretary has pledged an additional £6m to tackle youth violence after the latest summit. Cabinet Secretary Angela Constance announced the move last month and will come next year as part of the Scottish Government's Cashback for Communities Fund. Constance went on to admit there is little she can say to comfort the parents of the boys involved in all three tragedies. She said: "I know there is probably little I can say to comfort grieving families. "I also know from my direct engagement with families of victims who have suffered a fatality that what they want more than anything, is to know that this won't happen to any other families. "They also want to know that the risk of this happening to others is reduced. "That's why we are so focused on prevention because that is the best and most effective way to prevent other families from facing this." 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'. 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Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Kayden Moy's death raised in House of Commons by MP
Kayden died after a disturbance at Irvine Beach in May. Three teenagers, one aged 14 and two aged 17, have been charged in connection with his death. READ NEXT:Council gets hundreds of legal threats a month over homelessness Joani Reid, Labour MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, raised the issue of youth violence at Home Office Questions She told the minister for policing and crime prevention, Diana Johnson, about Kayden's case. Reid said: 'Six weeks ago, Kayden Moy, a 16 year-old boy from East Kilbride in my constituency, was stabbed to death, leaving his family bereft and a community, my community, in grief. 'Since Kayden's death, I've received multiple videos and images of local youths posing and wielding machetes from their own homes and the police claiming they are powerless to take any action whatsoever. 'Does the minister agree that much more needs to be done to stop the very real glamourisation of knife crime online and prevent social media companies and social media form becoming a breeding ground for youth violence?' The minister said it was 'appalling to hear'. READ NEXT:Calton residents hit out at minister's comments over drug needles Johnson added that Reid was right 'about the role social media can play in glamourising these types of weapons'. She said: 'That's why it's so important we have measures in the crime and policing bill within the Online Safety Act as well to start to tackle this.' Afterwards, Reid said: 'Kayden's death was a tragedy for his family and a shock to the whole of East Kilbride. The worrying fact is that knife crime is rising across Scotland, even in schools, and we need to mobilise as a community to bring it under control. 'I have been sent numerous videos by concerned and frightened constituents of boys and young men posing in their bedrooms with dangerous knifes and blades. 'The social media companies refuse to act, and the police say they have not got the power to act. But there can be no excuses for doing nothing when we all know this bravado leads on to violence. 'I will use the summer weeks to press social media companies, public authorities and the Scottish government to get their act together on knife crime and to insist we get real action and not more excuses.'
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Daily Record
Tears and a call to action for tragic East Kilbride teen Kayden Moy as hundreds bid a final farewell
There were tears from friends, family and football teammates as the East Kilbride teen's 11-year-old brother bravely carried his coffin into Linn Crematorium. Kayden Moy was laid to rest on Friday with hundreds turning out to say a final goodbye to the popular teen who was taken so soon, and so tragically. The youngster, aged 16, was found seriously injured on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire on May 17, and he later died at Crosshouse Hospital. There were tears from friends, family and football teammates as the East Kilbride teenager's 11-year-old brother bravely carried his coffin into Linn Crematorium as a lone bagpiper led the funeral procession. The service was held just five days after what would have been Kayden's 17th birthday. In a heartbreaking post his dad Paul shared a poignant message on Facebook which read: "First you were my son, then you were my best friend, now you are my angel." In a fitting tribute to his fun-loving personality, Kayden's favourite song Pump Up The Jam was played as mourners entered the crematorium. Following the service, the congregation moved on to Philipshill Cemetery in East Kilbride. Remembering Kayden as "kind, funny and full of life", his former football team Busby AFC paid tribute, saying: "Today, we said our final goodbyes to Kayden Moy. "The turnout was truly incredible, a powerful reminder of just how many lives he touched. "So many came to show their love, share memories, and stand together in honour of someone who meant so much to so many. "Kayden, you were one of a kind. Kind, funny, full of life, and taken far too soon. We'll never forget you, and we'll carry your memory with us always. "Rest peacefully, Kayden." Praising Kayden's parents Paul Moy and Ashley Drummond for their strength on the day, one mourner said: "Ashley and Paul you gave your beautiful, precious boy the most amazing send-off today, you done him proud, as did every single one of his family and friends. "It was utterly heartbreaking to see and hear how broken all your hearts are. To see a mum, dad, two young brothers, family, friends and so many young heartbroken faces, was one of the most difficult things I've ever experienced. "Kayden was just a boy, loving and living his best life. Now, instead, Kayden is safely wrapped in the wings of the angels watching over you all. It is not goodbye precious boy, it's 'I'll see you again'. Forever loved and missed but never forgotten." East Kilbride Neighbourhood Watch & Community Impact Project have petitioned South Lanarkshire Council and Police Scotland to urgently address the rise in knife crime and youth violence in East Kilbride. More than 1500 people have signed the petition and an anti-knife crime march in Glasgow on Sunday stepped up their fight for urgent action on the country's knife crime and youth violence epidemic. Calling for action in Kayden's name, EKCA chair KJ Yates said: "No words can truly capture the pain of losing someone so young, so full of potential, and so deeply cherished by his community. "Kayden's passing has shaken our town to its core. The outpouring of grief, love and solidarity from across East Kilbride and beyond is a powerful reflection of just how many lives he touched. From heartfelt tributes to silent vigils, the community has come together in sorrow, remembrance and unity. "Let this moment be more than mourning. Let it serve as a call to action - a commitment that Kayden's name will not be forgotten, and that his memory will be a driving force behind real and lasting change. At EK Neighbourhood Watch & The Community Impact Project, we remain steadfast in our mission to confront the knife crime crisis and build a safer future for every young person in our town. "May Kayden rest in peace - never forgotten, always remembered." Three teenagers have been arrested following Kayden's death. Two 17-year-olds and a 14-year-old have appeared in court charged with murder. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Hundreds turn out for funeral of tragic teen Kayden Moy after ‘stabbing' at Scots beach
Many struggled to hold back tears as they watched the 16-year-old's younger brother bravely carrying his coffin LAID TO REST Hundreds turn out for funeral of tragic teen Kayden Moy after 'stabbing' at Scots beach Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TRAGIC beach teen Kayden Moy was laid to rest today in a touching ceremony which saw his younger brother bravely carrying his coffin. Hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respects to the 16-year-old who was allegedly stabbed to death at Irvine Beach, Ayrshire, in May. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Kayden's former football team, Busby AFC, paid tribute to Kayden, remembering him as "kind, funny and full of life" 2 Kayden's dad Paul paid tribute to his eldest son Many struggled to hold back tears as they watched a bagpiper lead the procession just five days after what should have been his 17th birthday. The coffin was carried by Kayden's 11-year-old brother as they entered Linn Crematorium in Glasgow. People, including school pals, childhood friends, family, football mates and more looked sombre as they still struggled to come to terms with the teenager's death. Kayden's favourite song Pump Up The Jam played as people entered the crematorium, a fitting tribute to the fun-loving nature and a reminder of the vibrant life cruelly cut short. Following the crematorium, mourners before moving on to Philipshill Cemetery in the teenager's hometown of East Kilbride. Kayden's former football team, Busby AFC, paid tribute to Kayden, remembering him as "kind, funny and full of life". They said: "Today, we said our final goodbyes to Kayden Moy. "The turnout was truly incredible, a powerful reminder of just how many lives he touched. "So many came to show their love, share memories, and stand together in honour of someone who meant so much to so many. "Kayden, you were one of a kind. Kind, funny, full of life, and taken far too soon. We'll never forget you, and we'll carry your memory with us always. Police probing death of 'stabbed' teen Kayden Moy swoop on Scots park "Rest peacefully, Kayden." The teenager's birthday fell on Sunday, June 15, which was also Father's Day. Kayden's dad Paul poignantly paid tribute to his son on Facebook, saying: "Happy birthday my boy, Kayden Moy - love you, dad." Kayden died following an alleged stabbing on Irvine beach on May 17. Three teenagers have been arrested following the death. Two 17-year-olds were charged with his murder, and a 14-year-old has been charged in connection with the death.
STV News
20-06-2025
- STV News
Funeral to be held for 'bright and talented' teen who died in beach 'stabbing'
The funeral of Kayden Moy, who died after being allegedly stabbed on a beach in North Ayrshire, will take place on Friday. The 16-year-old from East Kilbride was found seriously injured on Irvine beach around 6.45pm on Saturday, May 17. He received medical care at the scene but died in hospital the following day. Following his death, Kayden's dad, Paul Moy, shared a tribute to his son on social media, saying: 'My first born son, my big boy, my best friend, my main man, my everything. Rest easy, my boy.' The teenager was described as a 'kind and caring young man' by Duncanrig Secondary School headteacher Annette Alexander, where Kayden was a former pupil. A service for the teenager will take place at the Linn Crematorium in Glasgow on Friday at 10am before moving on to Philipshill Cemetery in East Kilbride. Kayden's former football team, Busby AFC, shared the details of his funeral in a Facebook post. The football team paid tribute to the 'bright, kind and talented' teen and invited family and friends of the club community to attend and celebrate Kayden's life. A club spokesperson said: 'His passing is felt deeply by everyone connected to our community. 'We're keeping Paul, Ashley, Danny, the boys, and everyone who loved Kayden in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this tough time.' Three teenagers, two aged 17 and one aged 14, have been charged with Kayden's murder. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
