Millions of uk tourists warned after 'five deaths and 10 injuries' in spain

VISITORS TO HOLIDAY HOTSPOT HAVE BEEN WARNED OVER FIVE DEATHS AND 10 INJURIES, WITH A SHOOTING EVERY THREE NIGHTS ON AVERAGE. 13:29, 03 Jun 2025 The Costa del Sol faces a gun crisis - with

10 shootings so far in 2025, including five deaths. UK tourists heading to the European Union holiday hotspot have been warned over five deaths and 10 injuries, with a shooting every three

nights on average. Between March 31 and May 10, 14 incidents involving firearms were recorded in several provinces. Malaga is a particular hotspot, with local press warning people with guns

"have taken to the streets to settle scores." A new wave of shootings has "rocked" Andalusia, local press claims, especially the Costa del Sol, where half of the attacks

occurred. Guns are increasingly present on the region's streets. READ MORE UK FACES 'SPANISH SCORCHER' HEATWAVE WITH 31C AS EXACT DATE IT STARTS ANNOUNCED Gun crime so far

this year has seen a man shot death in Malaga on March 1, before aman opened fire in broad daylight on Gaucín Street - injuring four - a month later. Article continues below On April 17, two

people were injured in a shooting in the Portada Alta neighbourhood, in Málaga capital, due to family disagreements, according to investigation sources. There was a gun incident at a

Marbella nightclub on April 18, too. A Brit was shot dead in Mijas on April 21, before a shooting the next day in Cancelada. Just last month, in Humilladero, a man was shot dead and a

70-year-old woman was injured. It comes after 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 before fleeing the scene. Article continues below Javier Salas from the central government in the Malaga province confirmed to

BBC News both men were believed to be Scottish. 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.