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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Double-murder suspect accused of Costa Del Sol ‘assassinations' of Scots gangsters deemed ‘flight risk'
Michael Riley, 44, of Merseyside will appear via video link at Westminster Magistrates Court Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAN suspected of murdering Lyons gang kingpins Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr would have bolted if granted bail, a court heard. Michael Riley, 44, of Merseyside was deemed a flight risk when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Eddie Lyons Jnr, left, and Ross Monaghan, were shot dead in Fuengirola, Spain. 3 Michael Riley is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court this week. Credit: Alamy 3 Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr died at Monaghan's Irish Bar on May 31. The double-murder suspect was remanded in custody during the brief hearing following his arrest on Friday. And we can now reveal lawyers acting for Riley didn't make a bail application ahead of a second court date on Thursday when the alleged hitman is due to appear via video link. The court heard Riley was 'likely to abscond' if given his liberty while facing such grave allegations. The serious nature of the offences he faces was noted in the decision to remand Riley who is the subject of an extradition warrant by Spanish authorities over the murders of the Scots duo. We told how Riley was detained in Liverpool two weeks after the Lyons gang kingpins were gunned down in Monaghan's Irish pub in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Sources claim the alleged hitman fled across the border to Portugal then back to the UK. A Spanish National Police spokesman said: "The arrest took place in Liverpool on Friday. "It was carried out by Merseyside Police at the request of the Spanish National Police. The investigation is ongoing." An underworld source last night told The Scottish Sun Riley is not known to cartel figures here or in Manchester. They said: "The name doesn't mean anything to the Scottish boys. Horror moment Scots gangster Ross Monaghan is shot dead by hitman at Spanish pub as staff & punters flee in terror "We had heard before it was a Scouser and that now seems to have been correct because they obviously won't have lifted this guy for no reason. "Whoever is behind this has taken a massive risk because they can expect a major comeback." Monaghan, 43, and Lyons, 46 - top figures in Glasgow's Lyons gang - were shot dead after they watched the Champions League final on May 31. We exclusively told how Monaghan's grieving family said their Glasgow enemies the Daniels were not to blame. The double hit comes amid a violent turf war that has raged in Scotland since March.
Edinburgh Live
14-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Suspect faces extradition over 'shooting of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jr' in Spain
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A 44-year-old Scouser faces extradition to Spain over the alleged gangland shooting of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr, if approved by a UK court. The male was taken into custody by Merseyside Police in connection with the incident which saw the two Scottish criminal kingpins gunned down at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, in the Costa Del Sol region of Spain, on 31 May. Edinburgh Live reported how a male was taken into custody under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities. Both Monaghan, 43, and Lyons Jnr, 46, were shot dead on May 31. The 44-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday (June 14) for the commencement of extradition proceedings to Spain. His exact identity has not been revealed at this stage. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm yesterday evening, Friday 13 June, a man was arrested in connection with two fatal shootings in Spain on 31 May. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "The 44-year-old man from Merseyside appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday 14 June, for the commencement of extradition proceedings to Spain. He has been remanded into custody to appear in court at a later date."
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Conor Coady a Rangers transfer target as Russell Martin plots Leicester City centre back raid
New Rangers boss Russell Martin is weighing up a move for Leicester City defender Conor Coady. The Ibrox gaffer - along with sporting director Kevin Thelwell - has immediately drawn up a list of targets for the new season. Advertisement And Record Sport understands Martin is exploring the idea of bringing former England centre-back Coady to Glasgow. READ MORE: Kyogo 'could' return to Celtic as transfer price plummets with El Kachati battle 'over' amid O'Riley payday veto READ MORE: Rangers 'drop' transfer interest in Oumar Camara as one key factor sees pursuit of PSG teenager fade The 32-year-old has a year left on his contract at the King Power but his future is uncertain with the Foxes' managerial situation up in the air. Ironically, Leicester wanted Martin to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy but he chose to take on the Rangers job. Advertisement Martin was unveiled at Ibrox on Thursday and is now working alongside Thelwell on their summer recruitment plans. Coady, who has 10 caps for England, is a player who is on their radar. The Scouser spent eight years at Wolves where he became captain before moving to Leicester for £7.5 million in 2023. Coady played 22 games in the Premier League last season as the club was relegated back to the Championship. It's unclear how much Rangers would have to pay for the ball-playing defender with just 12 months left on his deal. But Martin is an admirer of Coady, while Thelwell previously worked with him at Everton when he spent a year on loan at Goodison Park. Advertisement With Rangers' Dutch defender Robin Propper rumoured to be on the verge of a return to Holland and Leon Balogun already out the door, the new gaffer is in the market for an experienced centre-half. And Coady is someone Martin has a concrete interest in. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Conor Coady a Rangers transfer target as Russell Martin plots Leicester City centre back raid
The England international 's future with the Foxes is unclear and Martin is keen to take advantage if he can as he shapes Ibrox squad New Rangers boss Russell Martin is weighing up a move for Leicester City defender Conor Coady. The Ibrox gaffer - along with sporting director Kevin Thelwell - has immediately drawn up a list of targets for the new season. And Record Sport understands Martin is exploring the idea of bringing former England centre-back Coady to Glasgow. The 32-year-old has a year left on his contract at the King Power but his future is uncertain with the Foxes' managerial situation up in the air. Ironically, Leicester wanted Martin to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy but he chose to take on the Rangers job. Martin was unveiled at Ibrox on Thursday and is now working alongside Thelwell on their summer recruitment plans. Coady, who has 10 caps for England, is a player who is on their radar. The Scouser spent eight years at Wolves where he became captain before moving to Leicester for £7.5 million in 2023. Coady played 22 games in the Premier League last season as the club was relegated back to the Championship. It's unclear how much Rangers would have to pay for the ball-playing defender with just 12 months left on his deal. But Martin is an admirer of Coady, while Thelwell previously worked with him at Everton when he spent a year on loan at Goodison Park. With Rangers' Dutch defender Robin Propper rumoured to be on the verge of a return to Holland and Leon Balogun already out the door, the new gaffer is in the market for an experienced centre-half. And Coady is someone Martin has a concrete interest in. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Belfast Telegraph
03-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Discount retailer announces £5m investment and 76 new jobs as it opens second store in NI town
The company said it will unveil its second spot in Carrickfergus on Saturday, with the creation of 76 new jobs. The new location is at Shore Commercial Park on Belfast Road in the town, joining the existing store at De Courcy Centre. Home Bargains, which sells branded goods at lower prices, has more than 600 outlets around the UK and typically opens around 50 stores a year. Adrienne Wady, Carrickfergus 2 store manager, said: 'I'm so proud to be opening our brand-new Home Bargains store in Carrickfergus, the very town where I grew up and still live today. "Carrickfergus means the world to me, and to be able to bring something so positive to the community is a real honour. "We are not only opening a store - we are building a team, serving families, and becoming part of the daily life for many residents within the community. "It is exciting to be part of something that will not only offer great value to our local community but also provide job opportunities to those in surrounding areas.' The 24,994 sq ft store will sell homewares, health and beauty essentials, sweets, snacks and drinks, as well as fresh and frozen food. It will also have a Home Bargains bakery, café and garden centre. In January, Home Bargains revealed that sales in 2024 had broken through the £4bn barrier, with pre-tax profits up 35% to £454.8m. The company was founded nearly 50 years ago in Liverpool, where its founder Tom Morris is known as the richest Scouser who ever lived.
