In a shocking incident that unfolded in Fuengirola, Spain, two Scottish men lost their lives following a shooting at Monaghans Bar late Saturday night. Authorities confirmed the fatal event shortly after it took place around 23:00, when an assailant reportedly arrived in a car, opened fire, and subsequently fled the scene. The victims, identified as Scottish nationals, died at the location, prompting an immediate response from the government's violent crime unit in Malaga.
Local reports suggest the bar, a popular spot for tourists and expatriates, was screening the UEFA Champions League final at the time of the shooting. Eyewitness accounts described chaos as patrons attempted to escape the gunfire.
As the investigation unfolds, local police are exploring potential ties to organized crime, especially in light of a rise in similar incidents across the Costa del Sol region recently. However, Police Scotland has deferred inquiries concerning connections to recent gang activity back in Scotland to Spain's authorities, indicating a lack of concrete links established thus far.
The UK Foreign Office has stated that they are prepared to assist any British nationals affected by this incident but noted they have yet to be contacted for specific consular support. Meanwhile, the community is left mourning the loss and grappling with the implications of rising violence in what is often seen as a safe haven for travelers.
Local reports suggest the bar, a popular spot for tourists and expatriates, was screening the UEFA Champions League final at the time of the shooting. Eyewitness accounts described chaos as patrons attempted to escape the gunfire.
As the investigation unfolds, local police are exploring potential ties to organized crime, especially in light of a rise in similar incidents across the Costa del Sol region recently. However, Police Scotland has deferred inquiries concerning connections to recent gang activity back in Scotland to Spain's authorities, indicating a lack of concrete links established thus far.
The UK Foreign Office has stated that they are prepared to assist any British nationals affected by this incident but noted they have yet to be contacted for specific consular support. Meanwhile, the community is left mourning the loss and grappling with the implications of rising violence in what is often seen as a safe haven for travelers.
