A teenager testified that she witnessed her '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, 18, and a 15-year-old boy, who are accused of killing Moy on May 17, 2025.
Key Takeaways
A teenager testified in court that she witnessed her 'best friend' Kayden Moy being fatally stabbed during a confrontation at Irvine Beach, Scotland. The trial involves Jay Stewart and a 15-year-old boy accused of murdering Moy on May 17, 2025.
- Teenager testifies to witnessing the fatal stabbing of her best friend
- Confrontation between members of rival gangs led to the incident
- Rocks were thrown and a fight escalated into multiple stabbings
- Cole Turley pleaded guilty to murder before trial, while Stewart and another teen face charges
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High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witness Identity | Broad Agreement | Teenage girl who was 'best friend' to Kayden Moy. | |
| Date Of Incident | Broad Agreement | May 17, 2025. | |
| Location Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Irvine Beach in Scotland. | |
| Gangs Involved | Broad Agreement | Himshie gang and Murray Boys gang from East Kilbride. | |
| Defendants' Ages | Broad Agreement | Jay Stewart is 18, the other defendant is a 15-year-old boy. | |
| Turley's Plea | Broad Agreement | Cole Turley pleaded guilty to murder before trial. |
Witness Identity
Broad AgreementTeenage girl who was 'best friend' to Kayden Moy.
Date Of Incident
Broad AgreementMay 17, 2025.
Location Of Incident
Broad AgreementIrvine Beach in Scotland.
Gangs Involved
Broad AgreementHimshie gang and Murray Boys gang from East Kilbride.
Defendants' Ages
Broad AgreementJay Stewart is 18, the other defendant is a 15-year-old boy.
Turley's Plea
Broad AgreementCole Turley pleaded guilty to murder before trial.
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The witness described how she and her 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 her group by Stewart, Turley, and the 15-year-old boy. She stated that she knew the trio who were part of the Murray Boys gang in East Kilbride. The witness 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.
During her testimony, the witness recounted how she tried to stop the fight and saw Turley stab Moy after he slipped on the ground. She described Turley as scared and saying 'Oh my god, I done that, I shouldn't have done that'. Stewart reportedly told her that Moy 'deserved it' after the attack.
The witness also recounted a phone call from Moy's mother who pleaded: 'Please don't tell me my baby is gone.' The girl responded with 'I don't want to tell you,' as people were shouting and screaming. She stated she offered assistance to Moy, who had his head on her knees and told her that he couldn't breathe.
Phoebe Lowry, 19, another witness testified that she also saw the stabbing and helped by holding a towel or top on Moy's wound while someone administered CPR. The trial continues before Judge Lord Scott.
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