13-year-old boy appears in court charged with murder of teenager

June 03, 2024
Kory McCrimmon
  • Kory McCrimmon, 16, died in hospital on Sunday afternoon after an incident in Glasgow.

After an adolescent died, a 13-year-old child showed up in court and was accused of killing the victim.

Glasgow resident Kory McCrimmon, 16, passed away on Sunday in a hospital, two days after it was discovered that he had suffered severe injuries during a "disturbance" at a local park.

At about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Greenfield Park in Eskbank Street, Cranhill, received a call from emergency services.

A 13-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday charged with murdering the teenager.

He made no plea or declaration in the private hearing and was remanded in custody.

Our thoughts are very much with Kory’s family at what is a very difficult time
-Detective Inspector William Downie

Police Scotland have launched a murder inquiry into the death.

Detective Inspector William Downie, senior investigating officer, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Kory’s family at what is a very difficult time. They have asked for privacy.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and there will be a continued police presence in the area.

“Extra patrols are being carried out and anyone with concerns should approach an officer.

“There were a lot of people in the park at the time and we are asking anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“If you can assist please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3996 of Friday May 31.”