Irish man shot dead in Spain

An Irish man has been shot dead in a gangland-style attack in the resort of Benalmadena, near Torremolinos in Spain at approximately 11.30pm last night.

Police in the Costa del Sol have launched an investigation into the fatal attack.

It is understood the victim may be from Co Meath.

The 30-year-old, who has not been named, was walking down the street when a gunman arrived on the scene by car.

He fired several shots and the victim was hit a number of times.

It is understood he died at the scene.

It has been reported police are investigating the possibility that the murder was linked to a turf war between rival drug gangs in the area.