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Teenagers Sentenced for Murder of Kayden Moy on Irvine Beach
One defendant admitted the killing, while two were convicted after a trial that heard the group had been throwing rocks before the stabbing.
On Tuesday, the High Court in Glasgow sentenced three teenagers to a combined 46 years in detention for murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy at Irvine Beach last year.
Members of the 'Murray Boys' gang, the trio targeted Moy, who belonged to the rival 'Himshie' group; the fatal attack occurred on May 17, 2025, after they threw rocks at beachgoers.
Cole Turley admitted to the killing, while Jay Stewart and the 15-year-old were convicted after trial; evidence showed Turley used a knife while Stewart brandished an extendable baton.
Lord Scott sentenced Stewart and Turley to a minimum of 16 years each, and the 15-year-old to 14 years, as Kayden's father, Paul Moy, wrote: 'Nothing that happens in that courtroom will ever bring our son back.'
Local sources described how the 'Murray Boys' used public transport to roam East Kilbride inciting violence, while Lord Scott noted the trio intended to attack beachgoers from the outset of the incident.