A man suspected of murdering two senior figures from a Scottish organised crime group in a Spanish bar has been arrested. The suspect was taken into custody in Liverpool by Merseyside Police under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities. Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, were shot dead at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola in the Costa Del Sol on 31 May. Both men were connected to the Lyons family, a major organised crime group based in the west of Scotland.

The two men had been watching the Champions League final with friends when they were targeted at the bar on the Andalusian town's beachfront. Eddie Lyons Jnr died after being hit by a single bullet outside the bar, while CCTV footage showed the gunman pursuing Monaghan inside the pub and firing more shots, leaving him fatally injured. Scottish detectives have been assisting Spanish police with their investigation, providing background information on the victims.

Following the incident, Police Scotland stated that there was no evidence to suggest the deaths were related to an ongoing gangland feud in Scotland's central belt. Over 40 individuals have been arrested in connection with various violent incidents, but there is no indication that the shooting was planned in Scotland.

The tragic event at Monaghans Bar in Spain has raised concerns and questions about the safety and security of individuals associated with organised crime groups.