Victim Support Scotland has issued the below statements following the sentencing of three teenagers for the murder of Kayden Moy in May 2025.
Carol Eden, Head of Communications and External Affairs, at Victim Support Scotland, said:
"Knife crime continues to devastate too many lives in Scotland each year. Countless individuals - families, friends, classmates, and entire communities - are left to deal with the tragic and lasting impact. That is why there must be stronger, evidence-based solutions to tackle knife crime, and prevent it from happening in the first place. This includes reviewing the length of knives that are legally allowed to be carried in Scotland, as well as the rollout of bleed control kits, which can help save a life if a person is stabbed.
"Our support teams see first-hand the lasting trauma caused by knife crime on the families and loved ones left behind. The people we support tell us that they want to prevent anyone else having to go through the pain and heartbreak they have experienced.
"If you or someone you know has been affected by knife crime, or any other type of crime, please know that help is available. Reach out to us through our helpline on 0800 160 1985 or visit our website, victimsupport.scot, to find out how we can support you."
Lynn Burns is a prominent advocate against knife crime. Her son Sam was murdered in 2013. She said:
"It is disappointing that we continue to see incidents of knife crime on the rise, with more lives being lost and changed irrevocably. In just a few moments, one action, one decision, by one person, can change the lives of countless people, never to be the same again.
"These recent cases highlight the urgent need for changes to knife legislation to help prevent further tragedies. To make a tangible difference to reducing knife crime, there needs to be a joined-up, coordinated effort from communities, organisations and law makers across Scotland."