Death of 16-year-old on a beach in Irvine
Following enquiries into the death of a 16-year-old male on a beach in Irvine, officers have arrested a 17-year-old male.
Enquiries are ongoing and detectives continue to appeal to people who were on the beach at Irvine on Saturday, 17 May, 2025, to contact them if they have mobile phone footage of an incident in which a 16-year-old male was seriously injured and has since died.
Around 6.45pm, a 16-year-old from East Kilbride was found seriously injured following a report of a disturbance on the beach. He received medical care at the scene and in hospital and died on Sunday, 18 May 2025. His family is aware. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
He has been identified as Kayden Moy.
Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, 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 heartbreaking 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 also set up a website that gives members of the public access to a form to send information directly to the Major Investigation Team, which can be submitted anonymously. The portal can be accessed at
https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S22-PO1
Superintendent Jim McMillan said: "We understand this death will be of great concern for the local community, but please be assured that we are doing everything we can to identify those involved.
"There will be additional patrols in the area as we carry out our enquiries and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday, 17 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
