14-Year-Old Sentenced for Killing Glasgow Gang Rival

A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced to five years in secure detention for the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Kory McCrimmon in Glasgow's Greenfield Park, following a confrontation that stemmed from a dispute over £50 and escalating threats on social media. Both boys were associated with rival gangs and had engaged in increasingly acrimonious exchanges online before agreeing to meet for a fight, during which a large group of teenagers, some drinking and armed, gathered. The attacker, who was 13 at the time, pleaded guilty to culpable homicide while acting under provocation, with the court acknowledging significant bravado and mutual threats from both sides. Judge Lord Mullholland highlighted the case as a tragic example of the dangers of gang involvement and considered the boy’s age, maturity, and potential for rehabilitation in sentencing. The incident has deeply affected both families and the wider community, with the court emphasizing the devastating consequences of youth violence and social media-fueled conflicts.