Everyone knew that it was only a matter of time before this gang killed someone

Murder victim's father angry at missed chances to stop teen killers, He wants answers and calls for a new blitz on youths carrying knives

- BY JOHN-PAUL CLARK

THE dad of murdered teen Kayden Moy has blasted the justice system after the Record reported claims that chances were missed to stop his killers.

Cole Turley and Jay Stewart, both 18, and a 15-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, were convicted over 16-year-old Kayden's death at Irvine beach last summer.

The trio belonged to the notorious Murray Boys blade gang who terrorised kids and their families for years before carrying out their murder.

Paul Moy said his son's death was far from an "unavoidable tragedy" and slammed the authorities who failed to lock up the thugs despite their consistent offending.

He said: "Everyone in the town knew it was only a matter of time before this gang killed someone.

"My son was murdered by individuals who were already well known to the authorities. They had accumulated numerous charges for a long history of violent and antisocial behaviour, yet they remained free to continue terrorising our community.

"The warning signs were there, the concerns had been raised, and their behaviour was no secret, but they were repeatedly allowed to remain on the streets.

"As a family, we are left asking difficult questions. How were these individuals allowed to continue offending?"

Paul spoke out after one local woman told how her young daughters were bottled and battered by Turley and Stewart the year before they killed Kayden.