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Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in Spain

A gunman fired several shots at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola Saturday evening.

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by BBC NEWS

World01 June 2025 - 17:50
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  • Javier Salas from the central government in the Malaga province confirmed to BBC News both men were believed to be Scottish.
  • Spanish media reported that officers from the region's specialist and violent crime unit are leading the investigation.

A gunman fired several shots in the incident at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola

Two Scottish men have been killed in a shooting at a bar in southern Spain, according to Spanish officials.

A gunman fired several shots at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola in Andalusia on Saturday evening.

Javier Salas from the central government in the Malaga province confirmed to BBC News both men were believed to be Scottish.

Spanish media reported that officers from the region's specialist and violent crime unit are leading the investigation.

Regional newspaper Diario Sur reported the attack took place just after 23:00 when a car pulled up and a masked man opened fire.

They said both men died at the scene, and the gunman fled in the vehicle.

The Foreign Office said it had not been approached for any consular assistance but that its staff stood ready to assist any British nationals if required.

Monaghans is located on the seafront and is a popular bar with tourists and expats.

The bar had been screening the UEFA Champions League final on the evening of the attack.

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