A SECOND teenager has been charged with murder after appearing in court in connection with the death of Kayden Moy.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, made no plea during a brief hearing held in private at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Friday, May 23.
The teen, of East Kilbride, also faced further charges of having a bladed or pointed article in his possession in a public place and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
He has now been committed for further examination and remanded in custody. He will return to the dock to face the charges again in due course.
The teenager is the second male to appear in court accused of killing 16-year-old Kayden Moy.
The teenager died following an incident at Irvine Beach on Saturday, May 17.
Police were called to reports of a 16-year-old boy being seriously injured following a disturbance in the area shortly before 7pm that day.
Emergency services attended and Kayden, of East Kilbride, was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. He died a short time later.
An initial arrest, of a 17-year-old boy, was made the following day. He was later charged before appearing in the dock on Tuesday, May 20.
Police Scotland confirmed a second male, also aged 17, had been arrested and charged on Thursday, May 22 - prior to his appearance in the dock on Friday.
Officers say that enquiries into Kayden's death remain ongoing.
Detective chief inspector Campbell Jackson, of the major investigations team, said: “Our specially trained officers continue to support Kayden’s family and keep them updated with the progress of our investigation.
“I’d like to thank members of the public who have come forward and continue to ask anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, to contact us.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing and officers remain in the Irvine and East Kilbride areas. Anyone with concerns can speak to them or call 101.”
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 at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S22-PO1.
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