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Edinburgh Live
5 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Police probing firebombing at Scottish mansion after gangsters shot dead 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 Police are probing a Scottish firebombing which took place shortly after two notorious gangsters were shot dead in Spain. High-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan - Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan - are understood to have been fatally shot outside a pub registered to Monaghan in Costa Del Sol on Saturday night. A masked gunman got out a vehicle and opened fire on his targets outside the pub which was full of punters watching the Champions League final in Fuengirola. Just minutes after the gunman opened fire, a plush Scottish home in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was torched, causing considerable damage, reports the Record. The incident took place shortly before 11.30pm and prompted a response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as well as police. A window of the property was reportedly smashed and the interior suffered smoke damage. The firebombing is currently being investigated by Paisley CID who are probing whether or not it is linked to recent incidents in Edinburgh and Glasgow which began in March. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. War was waged on Edinburgh kingpin Mark Richardson and the Daniel crime clan after a Dubai-based Mr Big was ripped off in a £500k drug deal. The individual, who was recently named as Ross McGill, has since targeted businesses and properties linked to both Richardson and his Glasgow-based associates. It is also unclear if the double murder bid in Spain is linked to the escalating Scottish underworld feud. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Scots gangsters executed in cold-blooded Champions League final hit in Marbella had previously dodged death
GANGSTERS' WORLD WAR Scots gangsters executed in cold-blooded Champions League final hit in Marbella had previously dodged death THE two gangsters gunned down in Spain as part of the deadly turf war that has gripped Scotland had been involved in Scotland's underworld for decades. Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr are believed to have been murdered in a deadly double assassination, we can reveal. Advertisement 5 Ross Monaghan was once cleared of being involved in the notorious murder of Daniel clan enforcer Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll 5 Lyons family member, Eddie Jnr, was a key figure in the notorious Scots crime family 5 The pair were gunned down outside Monaghans in the Costa del Sol Credit: Solarpix Sources say the duo were gunned down outside a boozer run by Monaghan, in Malaga, Spain. Spanish cops are probing the slaughter which comes amid a raging gang war in Scotland. A source close to the notorious Lyons mob confirmed both men had been killed in the brutal Costa Del Sol hit. Another insider said: 'This takes things to another level but it's not clear if it's linked to the Scottish feud or to another dispute with gangsters from another group.' Advertisement Ross Monaghan Lyons hood Ross Monaghan was once cleared of being involved in the notorious murder of Daniel clan enforcer Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll. The career criminal, 43, sat at the top table of one of Scotland's most fearsome organised crime gangs with best pal and kingpin Steven Lyons, 44. Monaghan was infamously acquitted in 2012 of having any involvement in the slaughter of Gerbil, 29, who died in a hail of bullets two years before. Lyons clan associate Bully 'Buff Paterson, 45, was eventually convicted of the killing in 2015 and sentenced to 22 years. Advertisement 5 Monaghan was infamously acquitted in 2012 of having any involvement in the slaughter of Gerbil Credit: Universal News and Sport (Europe) Two years later Monaghan cheated death when he was shot outside a primary school in Glasgow's Penilee. Ex-squaddie Martyn Fitzsimmons, 44 - behind bars for his role in a £200m supergang - was held by cops for trying to kill the Lyons associate but was later cleared. Inside the rise of ex-Rangers ultras chief turned mob boss waging gangland war across Scotland Monaghan relocated to Spain around six years ago and is said to have run the boozer where he met his death on Saturday night. Advertisement Eddie Lyons Lyons family member, Eddie Jnr, was a key figure in the notorious Scots crime family who have been at war with the Daniel mob for decades. In 2012, his dad Eddie Snr, 67, was ordered to hand over £75,000 of his assets after admitting a £259,000 mortgage fraud and raking in £150,000 of illicit earnings. The gang boss was hit with the court order following a lengthy Proceeds of Crime action by prosecutors. Eddie Snr ran a community centre in Glasgow until a bloody war erupted with the Daniel clan. Advertisement In 2006, Eddie Jnr's cousin Michael, 21, was shot dead at a garage owned by his uncle David near his base in the city's Lambhill. Eddie Jnr's brother Steven was seriously injured in the same attack. 5 Eddie Jnr's brother Steven was seriously injured in an attack at a garage owned by his uncle David Credit: Spindrift In 2017, Eddie Jnr was pictured laughing with pal Ross Monaghan as they left Glasgow Sheriff Court after their assault trial collapsed. Advertisement They were cleared of battering three men at a pub in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Daily Record
Cops probing Scots mansion firebombing after Lyons gangsters gunned down in Spain
Officers are investigating whether the incidents are linked. Police are probing a firebombing in Scotland - which took place after high-ranking members of the Lyons crime clan were gunned down on Spanish soil. Key Lyons lieutenants Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were assassinated outside Monaghan's bar in Fuengirola, in the Costa del Sol, on Saturday night. And minutes after the masked gunman pulled the trigger and then fled the scene in the same car which had ferried him to the planned execution, a posh Scots home was targeted. The deliberate blaze took place at an upmarket property in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir at around 11.25pm and saw emergency services called to the scene. Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze, which resulted in a window being smashed and the property suffering smoke damage. Enquiries are ongoing into the Saturday, May 31 blaze, in the town's Kilbarchan Road, and it is being investigated by officers from Paisley CID, who are investigating whether it is linked an ongoing gang war. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A number of incidents have taken place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas in recent weeks, with private homes and business premises targeted. The feud involves the Lyons-linked Dubai-based former Rangers ultra Ross McGill and associates of Edinburgh cocaine kingpin and Daniel associate Mark Richardson. A number of people have been arrested and charged in connection with previous incidents in the feud, which has been plaguing Scotland's biggest cities since earlier this year, following a drug deal. Detective Sergeant Kenny Taggart said: "The fire was set alight within a residential area and caused considerable distress and alarm to nearby residents. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries. "I am appealing to anyone who heard or saw anything suspicious in the local area to contact us. I would ask residents in the Bridge of Weir area and surrounding villages who have video doorbell, CCTV or possible dash cam footage to review it. "It may have captured something that can assist our enquiries." Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 4116 of 31 May 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two Scots killed in Spain believed to be linked to ongoing gang war
Two Scots are believed to have been killed in Spain amind an ongoing gang war which has brought violence to the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Two men were shot to death in Malaga, Spain, on Saturday night outside a popular Irish bar. According to the Scottish Sun, the pair are Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jr, both part of the Lyons crime family. A spokesperson for Spain's national police said: "Around midnight an incident with firearms occurred in Fuengirola, specifically at an entertainment venue along the seafront. Read More: Murder bid by men in balaclavas linked to ongoing gang feud Police crackdown on gang war sees arrest numbers hit 32 after house raids Manhunt underway as two men injured and car set on fire in linked attacks 'Two males died as a result from gunshot wounds. 'The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made so far.' The newspaper reports a masked gunman emerged from a car and shot the pair outside Monaghans Irish Bar. One died instantly and attempts were made to revive the other but he was pronounced dead at the scene. It's not clear if the targeted attack is related to an ongoing gang war in Scotland. Police have made more than 40 arrests after violence on the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The war is believed to be between the Lyons and Daniels families, and is said to have kicked off after an attempt to rip off a Dubai-based alleged gangster, Ross McGill, with £500k in fake notes in a drug deal. Last year Spanish police launched 'Plan Marbella' in response to a growing number of shootings on the Costa del Sol. In the first month of the increased law enforcement presence 10 people were arrested for alleged offences linked to organised crime.
The Herald Scotland
12 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Two Scots 'gangsters' shot dead outside pub in Malaga, Spain
According to the Scottish Sun, the pair are Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jr, both part of the Lyons crime family. A spokesperson for Spain's national police said: "Around midnight an incident with firearms occurred in Fuengirola, specifically at an entertainment venue along the seafront. Read More: 'Two males died as a result from gunshot wounds. 'The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made so far.' The newspaper reports a masked gunman emerged from a car and shot the pair outside Monaghans Irish Bar. One died instantly and attempts were made to revive the other but he was pronounced dead at the scene. It's not clear if the targeted attack is related to an ongoing gang war in Scotland. Police have made more than 40 arrests after violence on the streets of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The war is believed to be between the Lyons and Daniels families, and is said to have kicked off after an attempt to rip off a Dubai-based alleged gangster, Ross McGill, with £500k in fake notes in a drug deal. Last year Spanish police launched 'Plan Marbella' in response to a growing number of shootings on the Costa del Sol. In the first month of the increased law enforcement presence 10 people were arrested for alleged offences linked to organised crime.
