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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
Malaga shooting: Spanish police say shooting suspect 'fled three countries in 15 hours'
"There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland ." Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Spanish police have alleged that a man suspected of shooting two men dead at a bar in Malaga fled through "three countries in 15 hours". The two men, understood to be Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan , died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga, on May 31 . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The incident prompted a denial from Police Scotland that the incident was linked to a suspected ongoing gang feud which began in March. A man aged 44 was arrested in Liverpool on June 13 , according to the National Crime Agency , which supported the arrest alongside Merseyside Police . He then appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court, ahead of extradition proceedings. On Tuesday, the Spanish National Police , which is leading the investigation, alleged the man took a route through "three countries in less than 15 hours" and used disguises to avoid being detected. It said that it took "just seven days" to identify him. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Read more here: 'Exceptional' Pictish carved stone returns to village where it was found Police Scotland had previously denied any link between the shootings in Spain and ongoing conflict in the Edinburgh and Glasgow regions. The force said in a statement: "There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland ." On Tuesday, the Spanish police force said "two house searches were also carried out in Liverpool and that the man went into hiding in the UK". Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Spanish police spokesperson said: "In just seven days, the alleged perpetrator was identified. He fled three countries in less than 15 hours, altering his physical appearance to avoid recognition. "Once in hiding in the United Kingdom , he changed his address to hinder any investigation until Friday afternoon, when he was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the issuance of an International Arrest Warrant by Fuengirola Magistrates' Court Number Two." A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: "On June 13 , officers from Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man in the Liverpool area on behalf of the Spanish authorities for two counts of murder. The operation was supported by officers from the NCA's National Extradition Unit. Sign up to our daily newsletter for free right here. "The individual appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 14 for the commencement of extradition proceedings. "He was remanded in custody." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: "We have been assisting Spanish colleagues with their investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola. "We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge. "We are aware of the statement from the Spanish police and, although we cannot comment on an ongoing investigation in another jurisdiction, our position remains that we have no current evidence to suggest that this incident was orchestrated from Scotland .
ITV News
3 days ago
- ITV News
Suspect in Spanish double murder arrested in Liverpool after 'fleeing three countries in 15 hours'
A man suspected of shooting two people outside a bar in southern Spain was arrested in Liverpool just under two weeks after the attack, with Spanish police alleging he fled through three countries in disguise. The double shooting took place outside Monaghan's Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga, on 31 May. The victims have been named locally as Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan. Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man in Liverpool on Friday 13 June, acting on behalf of the Spanish authorities. The National Crime Agency (NCA) supported the operation, with officers from its National Extradition Unit involved. The man, who appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court the following day, is now facing extradition to Spain to stand trial for two counts of murder. He was remanded in custody. Spanish National Police, on Tuesday 17 June, revealed that the suspect had crossed through three countries in less than 15 hours after the shooting, using disguises and altering his appearance to avoid recognition. They added that he then went into hiding in the UK and changed addresses to evade detection. Two properties in Liverpool were searched during the investigation, which resulted in his arrest following the issue of an international arrest warrant by a magistrates' court in Fuengirola. A Spanish police spokesperson said: "In just seven days, the alleged perpetrator was identified. "He fled three countries in less than 15 hours, altering his physical appearance to avoid recognition. Once in hiding in the United Kingdom, he changed his address to hinder any investigation.' Police Scotland has repeatedly denied that the incident is connected to ongoing criminal tensions in the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas. A spokesperson said: 'There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland.' A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: 'On June 13, officers from Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man in the Liverpool area on behalf of the Spanish authorities for two counts of murder. The operation was supported by officers from the NCA's National Extradition Unit. 'The individual appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 14 for the commencement of extradition proceedings. 'He was remanded in custody.'
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Spanish police say Malaga shooting suspect ‘fled three countries in 15 hours'
The two men, understood to be Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan, died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga, on May 31. The incident prompted a denial from Police Scotland that the incident was linked to a suspected ongoing gang feud which began in March. A man aged 44 was arrested in Liverpool on June 13, according to the National Crime Agency, which supported the arrest alongside Merseyside Police. He then appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court, ahead of extradition proceedings. On Tuesday, the Spanish National Police, which is leading the investigation, alleged the man took a route through 'three countries in less than 15 hours' and used disguises to avoid being detected. It said that it took 'just seven days' to identify him. Police Scotland had previously denied any link between the shootings in Spain and ongoing conflict in the Edinburgh and Glasgow regions. The force said in a statement: 'There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland.' On Tuesday, the Spanish police force said 'two house searches were also carried out in Liverpool and that the man went into hiding in the UK'. A Spanish police spokesperson said: 'In just seven days, the alleged perpetrator was identified. He fled three countries in less than 15 hours, altering his physical appearance to avoid recognition. 'Once in hiding in the United Kingdom, he changed his address to hinder any investigation until Friday afternoon, when he was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the issuance of an International Arrest Warrant by Fuengirola Magistrates' Court Number Two.' A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: 'On June 13, officers from Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man in the Liverpool area on behalf of the Spanish authorities for two counts of murder. The operation was supported by officers from the NCA's National Extradition Unit. 'The individual appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 14 for the commencement of extradition proceedings. 'He was remanded in custody.' Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: 'We have been assisting Spanish colleagues with their investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola. 'We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge. 'We are aware of the statement from the Spanish police and, although we cannot comment on an ongoing investigation in another jurisdiction, our position remains that we have no current evidence to suggest that this incident was orchestrated from Scotland. 'We are aware of the arrest of an individual in the Merseyside area and will continue to support colleagues in Spain where necessary and if required by them.'
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Leader Live
Spanish police say Malaga shooting suspect ‘fled three countries in 15 hours'
The two men, understood to be Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan, died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, Malaga, on May 31. The incident prompted a denial from Police Scotland that the incident was linked to a suspected ongoing gang feud which began in March. A man aged 44 was arrested in Liverpool on June 13, according to the National Crime Agency, which supported the arrest alongside Merseyside Police. He then appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court, ahead of extradition proceedings. On Tuesday, the Spanish National Police, which is leading the investigation, alleged the man took a route through 'three countries in less than 15 hours' and used disguises to avoid being detected. It said that it took 'just seven days' to identify him. Police Scotland had previously denied any link between the shootings in Spain and ongoing conflict in the Edinburgh and Glasgow regions. The force said in a statement: 'There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland.' On Tuesday, the Spanish police force said 'two house searches were also carried out in Liverpool and that the man went into hiding in the UK'. A Spanish police spokesperson said: 'In just seven days, the alleged perpetrator was identified. He fled three countries in less than 15 hours, altering his physical appearance to avoid recognition. 'Once in hiding in the United Kingdom, he changed his address to hinder any investigation until Friday afternoon, when he was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) following the issuance of an International Arrest Warrant by Fuengirola Magistrates' Court Number Two.' A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: 'On June 13, officers from Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man in the Liverpool area on behalf of the Spanish authorities for two counts of murder. The operation was supported by officers from the NCA's National Extradition Unit. 'The individual appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 14 for the commencement of extradition proceedings. 'He was remanded in custody.' Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: 'We have been assisting Spanish colleagues with their investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola. 'We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge. 'We are aware of the statement from the Spanish police and, although we cannot comment on an ongoing investigation in another jurisdiction, our position remains that we have no current evidence to suggest that this incident was orchestrated from Scotland. 'We are aware of the arrest of an individual in the Merseyside area and will continue to support colleagues in Spain where necessary and if required by them.'
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Police Scotland update on shooting of Glasgow pair in Spain
The force was pressed by the media after Spanish police spoke out earlier today, stating the 'gunman' who allegedly shot two members of the Lyons crime group in Fuengirola 'was a member of the rival Glasgow-based Daniel gang'. Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Junior, 46, were gunned down at Monaghan's Bar in the Costa Del Sol at around 11.30pm on Saturday, May 31. Police Scotland update on shooting of Glasgow pair in Spain (Image: SPINDRIFT) Three days later, Police Scotland said there was no intelligence to suggest the deaths were linked to an ongoing suspected 'gangland war' which has resulted in a series of 'violent' incidents across the East and West of Scotland. However, the Spanish National Police have since stated that Monaghan and Lyons Junior were allegedly 'targeted by a professional killer from the Daniel crime group'. Now, Police Scotland has acknowledged this statement from the Spanish authorities but says its position remains that there is no current evidence to suggest the alleged attack was orchestrated from Scotland. READ NEXT: Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Junior 'shot by member of Daniel gang' Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: 'We have been assisting Spanish colleagues with their investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola. 'We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge. 'We are aware of the statement from the Spanish police and, although we cannot comment on an ongoing investigation in another jurisdiction, our position remains that we have no current evidence to suggest that this incident was orchestrated from Scotland. 'We are aware of the arrest of an individual in the Merseyside area and will continue to support colleagues in Spain where necessary and if required by them.' Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into 'violent' incidents which have taken place across the Central Belt of Scotland in recent months. We previously reported that Chief Superintendent Pedro Agudo Novo, head of the Malaga provincial judicial police unit, had spoken out at a press conference in the city on Tuesday. The senior officer said the alleged attack had been carried out with a 'high degree of professionalism'. READ NEXT: 'Suspect' in shooting of Glasgow duo in Spain 'fled in 15 hours' Chief Superintendent Agudo Novo described the alleged suspect as an 'internal member of the rival Daniels gang' who had reportedly 'meticulously' planned the shootings. He told reporters Lyons Junior had been shot while he sat at a table outside the bar, but the gunman's weapon reportedly jammed, allowing Monaghan to attempt to escape inside the bar. However, he is said to have been pursued and shot. The alleged gunman is said to have fled the scene using a route which included a train tunnel, where there were few security cameras. Chief Superintendent Agudo Novo added that the alleged gunman fled to Portugal from Spain by land, before boarding a flight to Leeds. He is then reported to have changed addresses three times on his return to England before being tracked down in Liverpool under an international arrest warrant. Investigators said they believe he was preparing to flee the UK for a 'paradise island' where no extradition treaty was available, but they did not disclose the exact location. READ NEXT: Man arrested in connection with Monaghan and Lyons shooting Chief Supt Agudo Novo said: "The double murder was carried out by a professional killer and member of one of the victims' rival gangs. "In this case, we're not talking about an independent hired killer but an internal member of the rival Daniels gang who ends up assassinating two members of an enemy gang." Detectives in Spain said they were hopeful of making further arrests but believed the alleged gunman had 'acted alone'. Chief Inspector Juan Antonio Sillero, from the specialist Udyco Costa Del Sol police unit, which also led the operation to track down the alleged suspect, said he believed both Monaghan and Lyons Junior 'were the intended targets'. Spanish police have not yet formally named the suspect, a 44-year-old man, but did acknowledge he was 'English, not Scottish'. READ NEXT: Spanish tourists' on Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan shooting The Spanish authorities have requested his extradition after he was arrested by Merseyside Police in the Liverpool area on Friday. We previously reported that a spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed a man had been arrested in connection with the shooting. The 44-year-old, from Merseyside, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 14 to start extradition proceedings to Spain. It is understood that the man was taken into custody under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities. He has been remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.
