Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a boy, 16, died after being stabbed on a beach in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The teenager, Kayden Moy from East Kilbride, was found by police with serious injuries on Irvine Beach on Saturday evening at 6.45pm
Police Scotland say the boy was rushed to hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds, but sadly passed away on Sunday morning.
His family have been made aware and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Friends of the family paid tribute to Kayden on social media and called for a crackdown on youngsters carrying knives.
His father, Paul Moy, posted pictures with his son and wrote: ‘My first born son my big boy my best friend my main man my everything rest easy my boy’.
Karen Nelson posted: ‘Thinking of my big sister Marion, her fiancé Kris Moy, and all his family, especially Kris’s brother Paul, his partner Ashley, and the boys, as their oldest boy, Kayden Moy, passed away after being stabbed in the stomach up in Irvine Beach.
‘My heart’s broken for them. All thoughts are with the whole family at this devastating time.
Kayden Moy, 16, from East Kilbride, sadly passed away in hospital after he was stabbed on Irvine Beach in Ayrshire on Saturday evening
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Irvine Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland, on Saturday evening
‘This is what happens when wee boys at the age of 14 carrying a knife do they think they’re hard but they’re not.
‘Heartbroken for the MOY family. R.I.P. KAYDEN MOY shine bright pal.’
Carol Brown added: ‘RIP Kayden. My heart breaks for Ashley, Paul, his brothers, and the rest of his family.’
Police are now appealing for information, and are urging people who were at the beach to check their phones for any footage that may aid in their investigation.
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.’
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.
