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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Hitman' accused of murdering gang kingpins Ross Monaghan & Eddie Lyons Junior in Spain will fight extradition
Michael Riley, 44, of Merseyside, appeared today at Westminster Magistrates Court as part of a bid to have him shipped to Spain Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ALLEGED hitman nicked over the murders of two Scots gangsters is to fight extradition - as he claimed he was being intimidated by onlookers in court. Michael Riley, 44, of Huyton, Liverpool, appeared today at Westminster Magistrates Court as part of a bid to have him shipped to Spain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Eddie Lyons Jnr, left, and Ross Monaghan were shot dead in Spain on May 31 Cops there issued an international arrest warrant in connection with their probe into the May 31 murders of Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46. Riley was apprehended by Merseyside police on June 13 under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities last week. Riley was remanded in custody by magistrates on Saturday after he was deemed a flight risk. He appeared at the London court via videolink from HMP Wandsworth yesterday but due to technical difficulties the hearing could not go ahead effectively. He appeared in person wearing a grey, prison-issued tracksuit and spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. Riley was asked today by the court clerk if he wished to give consent to be extradited back to Spain, to which he said: 'No, I do not.' Riley's extradition hearing will be on October 9 at Westminster Magistrates court and is expected to last all day. Judge John Bristow said: 'As you know, Mr Riley, your extradition is sought by Spain, you have not consented to your extradition, so there is going to be a hearing on October 9. 'If you don't come to that hearing, it can proceed without you. That would mean you would not get the chance to tell your side of the story. 'You are not applying for bail today, so I am going to remand you in custody. 'Your next appearance will be on July 18, where on that occasion you will be on live television link.' Riley accused a member of the public in the public gallery of staring at him and making funny faces. He shouted: 'Stop looking at me' as he was led back to the cells. We told how the Lyons gang kingpins were drinking in Monaghans bar after watching the Champions League Cup final when they were gunned down. A hooded assassin was captured on CCTV storming the boozer and shooting both men dead in front of horrified holiday makers and staff. We told how cops in Spain and Scotland gave conflicting information over who is believed to have ordered the double assassination. Police Scotland first insisted three days after the slaughter they had 'no intelligence' to suggest the murders were connected to an ongoing turf war here. However, at a sensational press conference in Malaga their Spain counterparts said the man they want extradited over the killings was 'an internal member of the rival Daniel gang'. Malaga-based police chief Pedro Agudo Novo told reporters: "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 independently hired killer but an internal member of the rival Daniel gang who ends up assassinating two members of an enemy gang." That prompted the Scottish force to repeat their insistence there is no Daniel link to the slayings - a position also held by members of Monaghan's family. A relative of the murdered mob boss said earlier this month: 'The one thing people need to know is the Daniels are not behind this.' Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: "We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge.' We told how a captured mobile phone holds the key to proving the assassinations in Spain of two Scots crime kingpins are linked to their Daniel gang rivals, sources claim. Cops are understood to have seized the mobile from an alleged hitman suspected of shooting dead the duo. Insiders say it contains data allegedly linking Riley, 44, to Daniel hoods who Spanish detectives reckon are behind the double slaying. Career criminal Monaghan – who fled Scotland for Spain after a failed attempt on his life in 2017 – was tried but acquitted over the murder of notorious Glasgow hood Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll at an Asda car park in 2010. In August 2017 he and Eddie Lyons Jr, both members of the Lyons Glasgow crime family, were cleared of being involved in a brutal street attack on three men outside the Campsie bar in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire. Their deaths come amid an ongoing turf war in Scotland that's resulted in 48 arrests as part of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge. The gangland carnage in Edinburgh and Glasgow began in March amid claims Dubai-based hood Ross 'Miami' McGill, 31, of East Kilbride sought revenge after blaming associates of caged capital kingpin Mark Richardson, 38, for using fake notes in a dodgy £500,000 cocaine deal.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Costa Del Sol ‘hitman' accused of shooting Scots gangsters in Spain appears in court
Michael Riley, 44, of Merseyside, appeared via a video link from Wandsworth prison 'GUNMAN' IN COURT Costa Del Sol 'hitman' accused of shooting Scots gangsters in Spain appears in court Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ALLEGED hitman facing extradition to Spain in connection with the murders of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr has appeared in court. Michael Riley, 44, of Merseyside, appeared via a video link from Wandsworth prison at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning - six days after he was arrested in Liverpool. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Eddie Lyons Jnr, left, and Ross Monaghan died in Fuengirlosa on Mat 31 2 CCTV footage captured the incident at Monaghan's Irish Bar Spanish authorities have applied for the suspect to be shipped out of the UK as part of their ongoing probe into the double murder in Fuengirola. During a brief hearing that lasted around two minutes, Judge Bristow adjourned the matter for Riley to appear in person tomorrow due to the serious nature of the charges he faces. We told how the Lyons gang kingpins were drinking in Monaghan's Bar after watching the Champions League Cup final on May 31 when they were gunned down. A hooded assassin was captured on CCTV storming the boozer and shooting both men dead in front of horrified holiday makers and staff. Spanish cops launched a probe into the massacre that resulted in a suspect being identified and arrested on Friday, June 13. Riley initially appeared in court the following day and was remanded in custody after having been deemed a 'flight risk' by prosecutors. He returned to the dock today for a hearing that could see him extradited to Spain to face two murder charges. We told how cops in Spain and Scotland gave conflicting information over who is believed to have ordered the double assassination. Police Scotland first insisted three days after the slaughter they had 'no intelligence' to suggest the murders were connected to an ongoing turf war here. However, at a sensational press conference in Malaga this week their Spain counterparts said the man they want extradited over the killings was 'an internal member of the rival Daniel gang'. The DOWNFALL of Scotland's biggest gangster - Jamie 'The Iceman' Stevenson Part Two Malaga-based police chief Pedro Agudo Novo told reporters: "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 independently hired killer but an internal member of the rival Daniel gang who ends up assassinating two members of an enemy gang." That prompted the Scottish force to repeat their insistence there is no Daniel link to the slayings - a position also held by members of Monaghan's family. A relative of the murdered mob boss said earlier this month: 'The one thing people need to know is the Daniels are not behind this.' Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: "We are not aware of any current evidence which suggests the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge.' Career criminal Monaghan – who fled Scotland for Spain after a failed attempt on his life in 2017 – was tried but acquitted over the murder of notorious Glasgow hood Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll at an Asda car park in 2010. In August 2017 he and Eddie Lyons Jr, both members of the Lyons Glasgow crime family, were cleared of being involved in a brutal street attack on three men outside the Campsie bar in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire. Their deaths come amid an ongoing turf war in Scotland that's resulted in 48 arrests as part of Police Scotland's Operation Portaledge. The gangland carnage in Edinburgh and Glasgow began in March amid claims Dubai-based hood Ross 'Miami' McGill, 31, of East Kilbride sought revenge after blaming associates of caged capital kingpin Mark Richardson, 38, for using fake notes in a dodgy £500,000 cocaine deal.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
'Hitman' wanted in Spain for gunning down two Scottish gangsters at Costa Del Sol Irish bar appears in court
An alleged hitman wanted in Spain for gunning down two Scottish gangsters at an Irish pub in the Costa Del Sol appeared in court today. Michael Riley, 44, is charged with the murders of Lyons gang members Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, at Monaghans Bar in Feungirola on May 31. He was arrested by Merseyside Police last Friday under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities last week. The victims were connected to the Lyons family, a major organised crime group based in the west of Scotland. Riley was remanded in custody by magistrates last Saturday after he was deemed a flight risk. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink from HMP Wandsworth. Riley spoke to confirm his name and date of birth during the brief hearing. Malaga-based Spanish police chief Pedro Agudo Novo has described Riley as a member of the Daniels gang which has been involved in a long-running feud with the Lyons gang. Lyons Jnr and Monaghan were watching the Champions League final with friends when they were gunned down at the bar on the beachfront. Lyons Jnr died after he was hit by a single bullet outside the bar in front of horrified drinkers. CCTV showed the gunman pursuing Monaghan inside the pub before shooting him dead. Due to problems with the video-link, Riley will appear in court in person tomorrow. His full extradition hearing is expected to be held later this year.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. 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.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man in court accused of shooting of Scots in Spanish bar
A man suspected of murdering two senior figures from a Scottish organised crime group in a Spanish bar has appeared in Riley, 44, is charged with the murders of Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on 31 Riley appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink from HMP Wandsworth. His full extradition hearing is expected to be held later this year. He spoke to confirm his name and date of birth during the brief to problems with the videolink, Mr Riley is expected to appear in court in person on Riley was arrested by Merseyside Police last Friday under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish Jnr and Monaghan were watching the Champions League final with friends when they were shot at the beachfront Jnr died after he was hit by a single bullet outside the showed the gunman pursuing Monaghan inside the pub before shooting men were connected to the Lyons crime group based in the west of Scotland.
