A teenager testified that he witnessed his 'best friend' Kayden Moy being fatally stabbed on Irvine Beach in Scotland. The 17-year-old gave recorded evidence during the trial of Jay Stewart and a 15-year-old boy, who are accused of killing Moy on May 17, 2025.
Key Takeaways
A 17-year-old testified that he witnessed his 'best friend' Kayden Moy, 16, being fatally stabbed by Cole Turley on Irvine Beach in Scotland. Jay Stewart and another teenager are also on trial for the murder.
- Teenager testifies about witnessing fatal stabbing of best friend
- Three teenagers accused in connection with the beach stabbing
- Witness claims attack was part of gang violence between two groups
- Defendants deny charges, lodged special defence of incrimination against Turley
The witness described how he and his friends were part of the Himshie gang from East Kilbride. They had traveled to Irvine Beach where they confronted Stewart, Turley, and the other teenager. The confrontation escalated into a fight resulting in Moy being stabbed multiple times.
According to the testimony, rocks 'the size of hands' were thrown at his group by Stewart, Turley, and the 15-year-old boy. The witness stated that he knew the trio who were part of the Murray Boys gang in East Kilbride. He claimed that they had previously been friends with them.
The court heard evidence from Detective Constable Ally Dunne, who confirmed that footage showed Turley standing over Moy on the sand dune suggested that at that point in time Turley was a lone attacker. The two teens also face other charges which include attempting to pervert the course of justice.
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