'He was so full of life': Family of teen march through Glasgow streets against knife crime

The family of a teenager who died after being stabbed in Glasgow say he was “full of life” as they marched through the streets against knife crime.

The Parents Against Knives march on Sunday was joined by the family of Kory McCrimmon, who died after an attack involving a bladed weapon on May 31, 2024.

The 16-year-old died after he was found seriously injured in Greenfield Park in the east end of Glasgow.

A 14-year-old was last month sentenced to five years detention after admitting culpable homicide.

The Parents Against Knives march was joined by the family of Kory McCrimmon. STV News

Kory McCrimmon, 16, was stabbed in the heart in Glasgow. Police Scotland

The march comes in the wake of the deaths of teenagers Amen Teklay and Kayden Moy in separate incidents in recent months.

Families gathered at Rangers’ Ibrox stadium to begin the walk to Celtic Park in the east end of the city.

Kory’s brother Jamie McNab said: “It’s been emotional and a great response to what we’ve done. People really do care, and they want to step up and take action.

“He was so full of life, happy – mischevious at times – but so kind-hearted at the same time. He would do anything for anyone.

“It hits hard that he isn’t here right now.”

Kory’s dad Neil McCrimmon described the issue of knife crime as a “crisis” and said the march hoped to raise awareness for young people.

Two boys aged 14 and 16 have appeared in court charged with murder following the death of 15-year-old Amen in the Maryhill area of Glasgow on March 5.

Kayden, 16, was found seriously injured on Irvine beach in North Ayrshire after police were called to the area at about 6.45pm on May 17.

A 14-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys have appeared in court charged with murder following his death.

Amen Teklay, 15, and Kayden Moy, 16. Police Scotland

The issue has gained national attention and earlier this month First Minister John Swinney held a summit to discuss knife crime prevention

Families of the victims are calling for a meeting with Swinney on the issue.

It is understood the First Minister will arrange to meet families involved in the march in due course.

Swinney said: “We stand in solidarity with all those who took part in the ‘Parents Against Knives’ march in Glasgow and my heartfelt condolences go to Kory McCrimmon’s family and every family who has suffered unimaginable loss due to knife crime.

“As a father, I find the thought of any parent having to endure the grief and trauma of losing a child to knife crime utterly heartbreaking.

“Glasgow is united and Scotland is united in wanting these horrific incidents to stop.

“We owe it to every family affected to take meaningful action. That’s why we have increased investment in prevention, support and enforcement; from record funding for Police Scotland to vital work by Medics Against Violence and the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit.

“We stand with the families marching and we are committed to driving the change that keeps our young people safe.”