Teen charged with murdering East Kilbride boy in beach attack

East Kilbride youngster Kayden was 'attacked' on Saturday, May 17, on Irvine beach, North Ayrshire, and died in Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, the following day.

On Tuesday, May 20, a 17-year-old youth appeared in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court charged with his murder.

The accused is also from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.

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The accused is also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and carrying an offensive weapon.

He did not enter a plea and will appear in court again within eight days.

Teen, 17, charged with murdering East Kilbride boy on beach (Image: Police Scotland) Kayden, 16, was a pupil at Duncanrigg Secondary School in East Kilbride, and headteacher Annette Alexander described him as a “kind and caring young man and full of character”.

In a statement released to the media, his grieving family said: “Kayden will be sorely missed by his parents and two younger brothers.

“He was loved by so many, and that is shown in the huge number of heartfelt messages we have received since his death.

“We would like to thank everyone who has shown us support over these last few days.”