Third arrest in connection with death of Kayden Moy on Irvine beach

Kayden, who was from East-Kilbride, died after a large scale disturbance on Saturday May 17.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 4th Jun 2025

A 14-year-old boy has become the third teenager to be arrested in connection with the death of 16-year-old Kayden Moy on Irvine beach last month.

Kayden, who was from East-Kilbride, died after a large scale disturbance on Saturday May 17.

A 17-year-old male was previously arrested and charged in connection with Kayden's murder and appeared on petition at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025.

Another 17-year-old male was also arrested and charged and appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, 23 May, 2025.

Around 6.45pm on Saturday, 17 May, 2025, officers were called to a report of a 16-year-old male having been seriously injured on Irvine Beach.

Emergency services attended and Kayden, of East Kilbride, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, where he died a short time later.

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