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Teenager Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old at Irvine Beach

Police confirm the arrest and charging of a 17-year-old suspect in what is believed to be a targeted attack, with investigations ongoing and public appeals for evidence continuing.

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Overview

  • Kayden Moy, 16, from East Kilbride, died after being stabbed at Irvine Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and later succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Sunday.
  • Police Scotland has charged a 17-year-old boy in connection with the incident, describing it as a targeted attack with no risk to the wider public.
  • Authorities are urging witnesses to provide mobile phone footage of the incident via an online portal to aid the ongoing investigation by the Major Investigation Team.
  • Tributes have poured in for Kayden from his family, school, and local football club, with a GoFundMe campaign raising funds to support his bereaved relatives.
  • The suspect is set to appear in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court, with a report on the case being prepared for the Procurator Fiscal under Scottish legal procedures.