Michael Riley, aged forty-four, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London via videolink from HMP Wandsworth. The Spanish authorities have accused him of the murders of Ross Monaghan, aged forty-three, and Eddie Lyons Junior, aged forty-six, at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on the thirty-first of May. During the brief appearance, he confirmed his name and date of birth but has yet to respond to the allegations made against him.

Riley was arrested by Merseyside Police last Friday under an international arrest warrant issued by Spanish police. His full extradition hearing is expected to be held later this year. Due to technical issues with the videolink, he is anticipated to appear in court in person this Friday.

Following the tragic incident, reports indicate that the gunman’s weapon jammed after he shot Lyons Junior, which prevented him from immediately pursuing Monaghan inside the bar. The gunman managed to kill Monaghan with two additional shots.

Both victims were known figures within the Lyons crime group based in the west of Scotland, and the shooting occurred while they were reportedly watching the Champions League final at the bar.