A 17-year-old has been arrested following the death of a 16-year-old boy after a violent disturbance broke out at Irvine Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. Police are now appealing to the public for information as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, when officers responded to reports of a disturbance on the beach. Upon arrival, police discovered Kayden Moy, 16, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, with serious injuries. He was transported to the hospital but tragically died in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Police Scotland confirmed on Sunday evening that a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident. They stressed that inquiries are still ongoing and have launched a full investigation led by the Major Investigations Team, the Independent reported.
Detective Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, who is leading the case, has urged the public to assist with the investigation. He revealed that several individuals were believed to be filming the scene on their phones during the disturbance and may have captured vital evidence.
“An extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death,” said DCI Jackson. “Our officers are supporting the boy’s family at this very difficult and heartbreaking time.”
He added, “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.” To facilitate the public’s cooperation, Police Scotland has set up a dedicated website where individuals can submit information or upload footage directly to investigators. Submissions can be made anonymously.
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Superintendent Jim McMillan also addressed community concerns, saying, “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 inquiries, and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”
Anyone who was at Irvine Beach at the time of the incident or who may have relevant information or video footage is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3106 of May 17, or to use the online submission portal.
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