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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Firebombings, cocaine scams & a crazed football ultra – astonishing inside story of Brit crime war rocking Costa del Sol
WITH its two-for-one cocktail deals, karaoke nights and football screens plastered over every wall, Monaghans wouldn't stand out from any other Irish bar found up and down the Costa del Sol. That was until a chilling bloodbath played out on Saturday evening, as two of Britain's most notorious gangsters were brutally executed in full public view by a masked hitman. 14 Shocking footage shows the moment a killer shoots gangster Ross Monaghan dead Credit: Unpixs 14 Career criminal Monaghan, right, and Eddie Lyons Jr, left, were both killed in the shocking hit Credit: Les Gallagher 14 A property torched in Edinburgh linked to caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson 14 Brutal gang...
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Firebombings, cocaine scams & a crazed football ultra – astonishing inside story of Brit crime war rocking Costa del Sol
WITH its two-for-one cocktail deals, karaoke nights and football screens plastered over every wall, Monaghans wouldn't stand out from any other Irish bar found up and down the Costa del Sol. That was until a chilling bloodbath played out on Saturday evening, as two of Britain's most notorious gangsters were brutally executed in full public view by a masked hitman. 14 Shocking footage shows the moment a killer shoots gangster Ross Monaghan dead Credit: Unpixs 14 Career criminal Monaghan, right, and Eddie Lyons Jr, left, were both killed in the shocking hit Credit: Les Gallagher 14 A property torched in Edinburgh linked to caged crime kingpin Mark Richardson 14 Brutal gang warfare has seen properties firebombed in recent months Credit: PA Holidaymakers enjoying a stroll in the sunny beach paradise of Fuengirola, Spain, The shocking scenes are believed to be the latest escalation of The last few months have seen No suspects have been arrested so far, but it's thought the double assasination was ordered by members of the Daniel mob and allies of caged Edinburgh cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson. And with retaliation a near certainty, it is feared that allies of the murdered pair are already flying out to seek retribution. As one onlooker who witnessed the horrific scenes in Spain over the weekend told The Sun: 'I've already heard that there are people coming over on the plane this morning from Scotland to enact revenge. 'They weren't hiding who they were - using their real names, no bodyguards. So it's almost as if they've gotten complacent. 'You can see a darkness - something bad behind their eyes.' Most read in The Sun Both Monaghan and Lyons Jnr were top members of Glasgow's Lyons mob, two-decades long rivals of the Daniels. Monaghan fled Scotland for Spain after a failed attempt on his life outside a Glasgow primary school in 2017. Horror moment Scots gangster Ross Monaghan is shot dead by hitman at Spanish pub as staff & punters flee in terror But both the Daniels and Richardson gangs have over the last few months faced attacks ordered by a new mobster on the block, known as 'Miami', determined to establish himself as a force to be feared. Meanwhile, Spain-based Lyons associates have acted as middle men and recruited foot soldiers on the ground. The bloody feud began with a drug deal gone wrong involving Ross 'Miami' McGill, a McGill was a long-time ringleader of the Union Bears, the club's most hardcore group of fans. Dozens of snaps show the Scotsman leading chants from the stands of the Ibrox stadium and he was even given a send-off by then-manager Steven Gerrard when he stepped away from the leadership role in 2021. You can see a darkness - something bad behind their eyes Crime scene witness By then, however, McGill was on the police's radar and soon moved to Dubai after skipping court on drug-dealing allegations. It is from there that he is believed to have been directing a wave of attacks across those who crossed him. 'When EncroChat was cracked, many senior members of organised crime were detained in prisons up and down the country,' explains Graeme Pearson, former director of the Scottish Crime and Drug Agency. EncroChat was a communications tool widely used by organised crime to talk in secret. Its infiltration by police and crime agencies led to hundreds of arrests across the UK and Europe. 'The next generation of would-be gangsters stepped into that void and decided that they were going to be the top kids going forward,' Graeme says. 'It left something of a vacuum at a top level for somebody like McGill to step into the frame.' 'All hell broke loose' He continues: 'All hell broke loose in February. It became evident there'd been a fallout, allegedly about the theft of half a million pounds worth of drugs. 'Ross McGill came onto the scene, but being a new face, the gang took advantage of him, and he was paid with counterfeit money.' Having been done over for £500,000, the mobster is said to have wasted little time before enacting revenge. 14 McGill is a former Rangers ultra, pictured next to captain James Tavernier 14 McGill, posing in a white Rolls Royce, is said to be directing a gang war from Dubai In McGill's crosshairs were allies of Edinburgh-based cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson, currently being held in isolation at HMP Low Moss. Calling themselves Tamu Junto (TMJ) - Portuguese for 'We're in this together' - the footsoldiers targeted homes and businesses belonging to those linked to Richardson and the Daniels. The shameless group have even been posting sinister, slick videos set to music proudly showing off the trail of destruction they've left. One clip made in April showed the aftermath of a firebomb attack on a garage linked to the son of the late Jamie Daniel, while a house in Edinburgh was also torched. It became evident there'd been a fallout, allegedly about the theft of half a million pounds worth of drugs Graeme Pearson, former director of the Scottish Crime and Drug Agency In the video, they warn: 'We are urging everyone in Scotland on the streets and those incarcerated to join us in the fight against Mark Richardson and the Daniels family. 'These rats have been thieving for a long time. 'It's time for people to stand together as one and remove this vermin from the streets.' Earlier in May, the home owned by Kelly 'Bo' Green, daughter of late crime kingpin Jamie Daniel and ex-partner of slain gangster Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll was torched, leaving scorch marks around the exterior. Even more shockingly, a 12-year-old boy and 72-year-old woman were battered after being found in a property linked to the Daniel family. A trio of thugs armed with knives and machetes also stormed a car repair firm in East Kilbride run by convicted heroin dealer Robert Daniel, 50. 14 This house in Edinburgh's Hay Drive area was the latest to be targeted in a series of attacks in April Credit: Duncan McGlynn 14 Edinburgh-based cocaine kingpin Mark Richardson is currently being held in isolation at HMP Low Moss Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow It is believed that the Lyons mobsters based in the Costa del Sol proved crucial in helping McGill identify targets and recruit foot soldiers for his war of revenge, with boss Steven Lyons, 44, thought to live there. 'The TMJ is a very new development. The authorities haven't recognised it yet,' says Pearson. 'But there is a street acceptance that they operate at the behest of McGill. 'So when McGill erupted onto the scene, it seemed a marriage of convenience for the Lyons family to connect up with the new kid on the block.' There is currently no extradition treaty between the UK and Dubai. As such, thugs like McGill are essentially untouchable, able to live a life of luxury with their ill-gotten millions. 14 A haul of firearms seized during Operation Escalade, a Scottish police operation fighting back against organised crime 14 A grenade was among the cache of weapons discovered in a concealed compartment at the back of a Honda car 14 £5.1m in cash seized in Operation Venetic, an investigation on Encrochat, the encrypted communication system used by organised crime gangs Credit: PA 14 Shootings and firebombings have gripped Scotland's streets amid an explosion of violence The vicious mob recently refuted reports that McGill had called for the violence to be halted. 'We have terrorised you since March and we will continue to do so,' they said in a post on social media only the day before Monaghan and Lyons were shot. 'Despite false claims in the media, TMJ will continue to target anyone associated with the Daniel family or Mark Richardson. 'We aren't going away - we will continue to target you. 'We have no rules, we have no limits. 'We are coming for you.' It's thought that more than 100 mafia-like groups could be operating on the Costa del Sol, which is less than an hour's drive away from the port of Algeciras, one of Europe's main points of entry for cocaine. The expiration of an extradition agreement between the UK and Spain in 1978 made the region especially popular among British gangsters. Charlie Wilson, part of the Great Train Robbery, was one of them - before he was shot dead in 1990 at his villa in Marbella. There was also the crook and nightclub owner Ronnie Knight, and Krays associate Freddie Foreman. Meanwhile, plenty of lesser-known Brit gangsters have met a grizzly end on this part of the Spanish coastline. That includes Scott Bradfield, whose limbs were found crammed into a suitcase back in 2002, and 39-year-old Sean Hercules from Leeds, who died following a shootout with police in 2018. Wave of violence Police Scotland have so far made more than 40 arrests as part of Operation Portaledge, which was launched in response to the escalating violence. Scotland's top cop Jo Farrell said the force is determined to create 'a hostile environment' for gangsters involved in the violence. Underworld figures have claimed that McGill rejected an offer of peace talks with top mob boss Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, 45. An insider said: 'Bonzo has reached out a few times looking to call for peace. 'But the Dubai guy has made it clear he is not interested.' McGill and the Lyon clan also have a trick up their sleeve - an alliance formed between the slain Monaghan and the notorious Kinahan crime cartel from Ireland. 14 Chilling clips of firebomb attacks are being shared on social media and WhatsApp 14 A forensics team at the scene of an attack last month Credit: Andrew Barr It is believed that Monaghan was key in building the friendship after he boldly approached arch-boss Daniel Kinahan several years ago. As allies of the slain gangsters plot revenge, their alliance with the Irish gangsters could prove crucial in gaining an upper hand against their Scottish rivals once and for all. Read more on the Irish Sun Meanwhile, the ambitious McGill is also likely to not let Saturday's dramatic violence deter him from waging war on his rivals. And with carnage all but guaranteed, the Costa del Sol may find itself the sunny backdrop to a very bloody game of revenge.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police: 'Nothing to suggest' Spanish murders linked to gang feud
Police say there is currently nothing to suggest the murders of two Scots in a Spanish bar is related to an on-going gang war in Scotland. Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan were shot dead in an attack at Monaghans pub in Fuengirola on Saturday evening. The two men have links to the Lyons crime clan, which along with the rival Daniels gang has been linked to a series of assaults, shootings and fire-bombings across Glasgow and Edinburgh in recent months. There has been intense speculation that the murders are the latest twist in that feud, but a statement by Police Scotland has said there is "nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland". Lyons, 46, and Monaghan, 43, died when a gunman opened fire on them in the bar at about 23:00 local time. He then fled the scene in a car. Monaghans is located on the seafront of the town and is a popular bar with tourists and expats. Holidaymakers 'frightened' in surreal gang shooting aftermath Spain bar shootings: Who were Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr? Murder and mayhem: The story of Glasgow's deadly gang feud The bar had been screening the UEFA Champions League final on the evening of the attack. The mayor of Fuengirola, Ana Mula, earlier called for more police resources to combat organised crime-related violence on the Costa del Sol. Ms Mula said: "We live in a world and at a time where crime knows no borders. "In places like the Costa del Sol, we're seeing developments that, as they spread, inevitably affect us. "We need much greater involvement from the state on this issue." She also called for the deployment of more police officers who specialise in organised crime. The mayor added: "I intend to be relentless in demanding action on this. "It's a top priority for our community and our city." But in a statement released on on Tuesday evening, Police Scotland made it clear it was not directly investigating the murders. "The investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola is being carried out by Spanish police," it said. "Police Scotland is supporting Spanish police where requested, however at this time we have no officers deployed within Spain. "There is currently no intelligence to suggest the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge. "Any misinformation or speculation linking the events in Spain are not helpful to the ongoing investigations in either country. "There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland."
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Brave nurse held the hand of gangster Ross Monaghan as he lay dying in Costa del Sol shooting
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 brave nurse has told how she held the hand of Scottish gangster, Ross Monaghan, as he lay dying in the Costa Del Sol. The woman, who is in her 50s, said she was having a drink in a nearby bar with her partner when a masked gunman shot and killed both Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr in front of horrified tourists, reports The Mirror. The gunman struck in Monaghans bar in Fuengirola at around 11:30pm on Saturday, May 31, just after the Champions League final. The nurse, who asked not to be named, said she ran to help after she heard the shots. She told our sister publication, The Mirror: "I was sitting with my partner in a pub when we heard one shot followed by a gap and then four more shots. We all ran into the bar and I was shouting 'get inside'. "At the time they were celebrating the football because the game had just ended. Someone said a person had been shot and because I'm a nurse I ran to Monaghans bar to see if I could help." Graphic footage showing Monaghan scrambling to escape his killer has since been aired on Spanish TV. The video was captured seconds after Lyons Jnr, 46, was gunned down outside the bar. It shows Monaghan, 43, with blood seeping through his white t-shirt from a chest wound, propping himself up on a table before collapsing. CCTV from the bar showed the gunman - who was dressed in black - chasing Monaghan. Two bystanders, thought to be a waitress and another man in black, can be seen running away from the suspect. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox The nurse said: "I got to the first person who was lying on his back on the terrace who I later discovered was Eddie Lyons Jnr. He was clearly dead and had what appeared to be a bullet wound in his chest and one in his abdomen. A bar lady told me there was another one in the bar. "The other man, Ross, had one shot in his chest, just on the right side. He was lying on the floor and was still alive but his breathing was laboured. He was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts and trainers and he looked younger than 43. "There was blood everywhere, on the floor and around the service hatch to the kitchen. There was nothing I could do, he wasn't bleeding from his mouth so I just held his hand, stroked his hair and waited for the emergency services." It is understood Monaghan had an exit wound in his back where the bullet had passed through his body. The nurse said armed police arrived on the scene first who moved him to the recovery position before performing CPR. Monaghan, who was believed to be the owner of the bar, was a suspect in the 2010 murder of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll outside in Robroyston, Glasgow. He was charged but the case was later dropped. Monaghan fled to Spain after he was shot in the shoulder after dropping his child off at a primary school in Glasgow in 2017. Spanish police said on Monday that no arrests have been made. A spokesman said: "The investigation is continuing into the fatal shooting of two men at a pub in Fuengirola, with nothing new at the moment." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
I held hand of Scottish gangster as he lay dying after Costa del Sol shooting
A British nurse has recounted the harrowing moment she comforted a dying Scottish gangster after he was shot in a brutal double murder on the Costa del Sol. The woman, in her 50s, was enjoying a drink with her partner at a nearby pub when masked assailant fatally shot Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr amidst shocked holidaymakers. The attack occurred at Monaghans bar in Fuengirola around 11.30pm on Saturday, just as the Champions League final concluded. The nurse, who wished to remain anonymous, described how she sprang into action upon hearing the gunfire: "I was sitting with my partner in a pub when we heard one shot followed by a gap and then four more shots. We all ran into the bar and I was shouting 'get inside'." She continued, explaining the initial confusion: "At the time they were celebrating the football because the game had just ended. Someone said a person had been shot and because I'm a nurse I ran to Monaghans bar to see if I could help." Spanish TV has since aired graphic footage of Monaghan attempting to flee his assassin. The video, taken shortly after Lyons Jnr, 46, was slain outside the establishment, captures Monaghan, aged 43, bleeding through his white T-shirt from a chest injury, trying to steady himself on a table before collapsing. Surveillance footage from the scene shows the killer, clad in black, pursuing Monaghan. Two individuals, believed to be a waitress and another man also in black, are seen fleeing from the gunman, reports the Mirror. The nurse recounted the harrowing scene, saying: "I got to the first person who was lying on his back on the terrace who I later discovered was Eddie Lyons Jnr. He was clearly dead and had what appeared to be a bullet wound in his chest and one in his abdomen. A bar lady told me there was another one in the bar." Describing the second victim, she said: "The other man, Ross, had one shot in his chest, just on the right side. He was lying on the floor and was still alive but his breathing was laboured. He was wearing a white T-shirt and shorts and trainers and he looked younger than 43." She detailed the grim aftermath: "There was blood everywhere, on the floor and around the service hatch to the kitchen. There was nothing I could do, he wasn't bleeding from his mouth so I just held his hand, stroked his hair and waited for the emergency services." It emerged that Monaghan had an exit wound in his back where the bullet had passed through his body. The nurse noted that armed police were first to respond, moving him into the recovery position and then administering CPR. Monaghan, reportedly the bar's owner, was implicated in the 2010 murder of Kevin "Gerbil" Carroll in Robroyston, Glasgow, although charges against him were eventually dropped. After surviving a shooting in Glasgow in 2017, Monaghan moved to Spain. Spanish authorities have yet to make any arrests in connection with the double homicide at the pub in Fuengirola. A spokesperson stated on Monday: "The investigation is continuing into the fatal shooting of two men at a pub in Fuengirola, with nothing new at the moment."
