Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of two Scots outside Spanish pub

Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan were gunned down outside Monaghans Irish Bar in Fuengirola,

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A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of two Scottish men outside a Spanish pub last month.

Eddie Lyons Junior and Ross Monaghan were gunned down outside Monaghans Irish Bar in Fuengirola, south of Malaga, by a masked assailant who fled shortly after 11pm on May 31.

The pair have been linked with a violent rivalry with the Daniels organised crime group in Scotland that has been going on for more than two decades.

Merseyside police confirmed that a 44-year-old man from the area was arrested in connection with the attack.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court and will be extradited to Spain. The man was remanded in custody and will appear in custody later.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm yesterday evening, Friday, June 13, a man was arrested in connection with two fatal shootings in Spain on 31 May.

“The 44-year-old man from Merseyside appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday, June 14, for the commencement of extradition proceedings to Spain. He has been remanded into custody to appear in court at a later date.”

A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said: “On Friday 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 Saturday June 14 for the commencement of extradition proceedings. He was remanded in custody.”