Teenager who died after serious assault on Ayrshire beach named
16-year-old Kayden Moy from East Kilbride was attacked on Saturday night
Last updated 18th May 2025
A 16-year-old boy who died after a serious assault on an Ayrshire beach last night hs been named as Kayden Morris.
The teenager from East Kilbride was found badly hurt on Irvine beach around 6.45pm after a number of youths had gathered in the area.
Emergency services tried to treat him at the scene and then at hospital. But police have revealed that the youngster passed away today.
Police are appealing for teens who are thought to have filmed what happened on their phones to hand over the footage as they hunt the perpetrator.
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 HERE
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.