Teenager dies after Irvine seaside disturbance

A 16-year-old boy has died after a disturbance at Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire.

Police Scotland mentioned {the teenager}, from East Kilbride, was once significantly injured at about 18:45 on Saturday.

He was once taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock however died from his accidents on Sunday.

Det Ch Insp Campbell Jackson mentioned an in depth investigation was once beneath method to identify the total cases surrounding the demise.

He added: “Our officers are supporting the boy’s family at this very difficult and heartbreaking time.”

The senior officer showed that plenty of folks have been at the seaside throughout some of the warmest days of the 12 months.

He mentioned: “We believe several of them were filming at the time and may have footage of what happened.”

Members of the general public with any details about the incident are being steered to touch Police Scotland.

The drive mentioned further patrols can be performed alongside the preferred seaside.

Supt Jim McMillan mentioned: “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.”

On Saturday, a 16-year-old was once charged with tried homicide after a youngster was once stabbed throughout a huge scale disturbance on Portobello seaside in Edinburgh.