Man accused of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons murders in court over killings
Michael Riley's court hearing was adjourned until tomorrow due to technical problems.
A man accused of gunning down Lyons crime clan lieutenants Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons in a Spanish bar appeared in court over the killings today.
Michael Riley appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court following the deaths of the underworld figures, who were shot dead following the Champions League final in May.
He appeared via videolink from HMP Wandsworth, today, Thursday, June 19, 2025, speaking to confirm his name and date of birth during a brief hearing, the BBC reports.
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The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, June 20, 2025, due to problems with the videolink feed, so he can appear in the dock in person.
The 44-year-old, of Liverpool, was arrested by Merseyside Police last Friday under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities. His full extradition hearing is expected to be held later this year.
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