Teenage boy, 16, dies after being 'stabbed' on Irvine beach

A 16-year-old boy has died after reportedly being stabbed on a beach in Irvine.

The youth, from East Kilbride, was found seriously injured following a report of a disturbance on the beach at around 6.45pm on Saturday May 17. He received medical care at the scene and and died in hospital on Sunday, May 18.

Police said his family is aware and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detectives have urged people who were on the beach to contact the force if they have mobile phone footage of the incident.

Chief Inspector Campbell Jackson, Major Investigations Team, said: “An extensive investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death. Our officers are supporting the boy’s family at this very difficult and heartbreaking time.

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“From our investigation so far, we know there were a number of people on the beach around the time of the disturbance. We believe several of them were filming at the time and may have footage of what happened.

“I would urge people to review the footage they have and contact police if they think the footage captured could be of significance to our investigation.”

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

Superintendent Jim McMillan said: “We understand this death will be of great concern for the local community, but please be assured that we are doing everything we can to identify those involved.

“There will be additional patrols in the area as we carry out our enquiries and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3106 of Saturday, 17 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.