Second teenager charged in connection with death of Kayden Moy in Irvine

A second 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with the death of Kayden Moy in Irvine.

Around 6.45pm on Saturday, 17 May, 2025, officers were called to a report of a 16-year-old being seriously injured on Irvine beach. Emergency services attended and Kayden, of East Kilbride, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. He died a short time later.

A 17-year-old male has already appeared on petition at Kilmarnock Sheriff court on Tuesday, 20 May, 2025 in relation to Kayden’s murder.

The second 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the death. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, 23 May, 2025.

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Second teenager charged in connection with death of Kayden Moy in Irvine

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