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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit, 60, dies after ‘early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve
HORROR ATTACK Brit, 60, dies after 'early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve A BRITISH man has died after he was reportedly assaulted in the Algarve resort of Lagos. He is said to have been kicked or punched in the head in the town's bar and nightclub area at around 3am on Saturday morning. 3 A Brit has died after being assaulted in the Algarve Credit: Solarpix 3 He was assisted by medical responders who tried to revive him but was pronounced dead at Lagos Hospital Credit: Solarpix 3 The Lagos in the Algarve is a popular spot for tourists Credit: Solarpix The tragic man, believed to be around 60 years old, was assisted at the scene by emergency medical responders who tried to revive him. He was pronounced dead after being rushed to Lagos Hospital. Paramedics, firefighters and officers from Portugal's PSP police force responded to the emergency call. It was not immediately clear if any arrests had been made. Lagos is a town in southern Portugal's Algarve region, known for its walled old town, cliffs and stunning beaches. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit, 60, dies after ‘early hours violent assault outside a nightclub' in the Algarve
A BRITISH man has died after he was reportedly assaulted in the Algarve resort of Lagos. He is said to have been kicked or punched in the head in the town's bar and nightclub area at around 3am on Saturday morning. Advertisement 3 A Brit has died after being assaulted in the Algarve Credit: Solarpix 3 He was assisted by medical responders who tried to revive him but was pronounced dead at Lagos Hospital Credit: Solarpix 3 The Lagos in the Algarve is a popular spot for tourists Credit: Solarpix The tragic man, believed to be around 60 years old, was assisted at the scene by emergency medical responders who tried to revive him. He was pronounced dead after being rushed to Lagos Hospital. Paramedics, firefighters and officers from Portugal's PSP police force responded to the emergency call. It was not immediately clear if any arrests had been made. Advertisement Lagos is a town in southern Portugal's Algarve region, known for its walled old town, cliffs and stunning beaches. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Breaking
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Mystery deepens for stag do Scot who vanished in Portugal as sister reveals ‘accident' fears
His return flight to Scotland leave the party resort in hours HOLIDAY HORROR Mystery deepens for stag do Scot who vanished in Portugal as sister reveals 'accident' fears Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE family of a Scots holidaymaker who vanished on the Algarve four days ago have launched a desperate plea to find him. Greg Monks's loved ones are asking locals and UK expats in the area where he is last believed to have been seen to check their home and doorbell cameras for sightings. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The mechanic from Glasgow vanished from a party hotspot in Portugal Credit: Getty 2 Greg Monks' family has launched an appeal to locate his whereabouts Credit: Solarpix His worried parents and his girlfriend Nicole Ashleigh Kelso have travelled to the party resort of Albufeira to help search for the 38-year-old from Glasgow amid growing fears he got lost on his first night out and could have suffered an accident. The plant mechanic went missing in the early hours of Wednesday morning after telling friends he had flown to Portugal with hours earlier for a five-day stag do that he was heading back to his holiday apartment on his own during their first night out after several hours of partying and drinking. His return flight to Scotland leaves this afternoon. Greg's sister Jillian revealed yesterday police had placed her brother around Cerro da Aguia the night he vanished. The hill with residential properties is more than an hour's walk west of the Albufeira Strip where Greg is thought to have left his pals, whereas the Novochoro Apartments he had checked into on Tuesday night is a 30-minute walk north. Thanking British holidaymakers and expats as well as locals for their massive support so far, Jillian said in a new Facebook post late last night. She said: 'Thank you for all information and shares and we truly appreciate it. 'There have still been no sightings or no updates at present. "As previously stated this is so unlike Greg and we are truly desperate for answers. 'I am now seeking help from residents of the Cerro da Aguia area to please check any home cameras or doorbell footage around between 2am and 5am on Wednesday as police believe he was in the area around this time. 'Please share this if you know anyone in the area. "Asking for people that live in Cerro da Aguia that have cameras that cover the street or parts of the street to send me a message with their name and phone number. Thank you for all the support.' Jillian updated the search information as a GoFundMe appeal set up on behalf of the family to help fund the hunt for Greg reached more than POUNDS 12,500 early this morning. Organiser Gillian McCallum wrote on behalf of the 38-year-old's loved ones yesterday: 'Our son Greg Monks went to Portugal for a stag do on Tuesday May 27 and on the first night back out there he never returned to his hotel and has now been missing for three days. 'We are desperately seeking Greg's safe return and need your help. 'There are professional search teams out looking for Greg and the family have all flown out to try to help find him but don't know how long their stay will be. 'They are doing everything they can. 'Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in our efforts to bring Greg home. Thank you for your support and prayers.' Greg's sister said yesterday she was worried he had got lost in unfamiliar surroundings and had an accident after going out drinking with his stag do pals. Hospitals have been checked without success but police are not thought to have yet carried out an exhaustive search of medical centres which have involved officers going round wards to check out patients who were admitted without proper identification. Jillian described her brother yesterday as a 'really hard worker' in his job and a 'quiet guy' whose disappearance immediately 'threw up a red flag.' She also revealed Greg has a Thor-type Viking unfinished tattoo at the top of his right arm which would be visible if he was wearing a vest top or had no shirt on.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Two Brit holidaymakers arrested over rape of woman, 19, at villa in Marbella after teen found unconscious in bathroom
TWO British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teen tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa. The 19-year-old's friends found her unconscious in a bathroom at the property in Marbella. Advertisement 3 Two British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa Credit: Solarpix 3 She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination Credit: Solarpix The alleged sex attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a group of young Brit women met the Brit men at a nightclub. They had agreed to go back to the villa they had rented for their holiday to continue partying. The women tragically found their friend 'naked and unconscious' in the bathroom around 1.30am on Sunday, according to local reports. She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination. Advertisement read more news Tests also took place to see if she had potentially been drugged as part of a new protocol in place on the Costa del Sol. She is said to have been drinking heavily before being found, and officials have not yet said if they believe her drinks could have been spiked. One of the suspects, described locally as a 23-year-old UK national, was at the scene of the alleged sex attack. Another, a 27-year-old male who is also British, was reportedly held hours later at a Marbella nightclub after cops were given a description matching his by the alleged victim. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police, who are expected to make their first official comment later today. It was not immediately clear this morning if the two suspects have appeared before a judge and been remanded in custody or released on bail pending ongoing inquiries. Initial court appearances in Spain always take place behind closed doors. 3 The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police Credit: Solarpix Advertisement
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Two Brit holidaymakers arrested over rape of woman, 19, at villa in Marbella after teen found unconscious in bathroom
HOLS HORROR Two Brit holidaymakers arrested over rape of woman, 19, at villa in Marbella after teen found unconscious in bathroom TWO British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teen tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa. The 19-year-old's friends found her unconscious in a bathroom at the property in Marbella. Advertisement 3 Two British holidaymakers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage tourist from the UK at their rented Costa del Sol villa Credit: Solarpix 3 She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination Credit: Solarpix The alleged sex attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a group of young Brit women met the Brit men at a nightclub. They had agreed to go back to the villa they had rented for their holiday to continue partying. The women tragically found their friend 'naked and unconscious' in the bathroom around 1.30am on Sunday, according to local reports. She was taken to Marbella's Costa del Sol Hospital where she underwent a sexual assault forensic examination. Advertisement Tests also took place to see if she had potentially been drugged as part of a new protocol in place on the Costa del Sol. She is said to have been drinking heavily before being found, and officials have not yet said if they believe her drinks could have been spiked. One of the suspects, described locally as a 23-year-old UK national, was at the scene of the alleged sex attack. Another, a 27-year-old male who is also British, was reportedly held hours later at a Marbella nightclub after cops were given a description matching his by the alleged victim. Advertisement The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police, who are expected to make their first official comment later today. It was not immediately clear this morning if the two suspects have appeared before a judge and been remanded in custody or released on bail pending ongoing inquiries. Initial court appearances in Spain always take place behind closed doors. 3 The ongoing probe is being dealt with by Spain's National Police Credit: Solarpix
