Irishman hospitalised following Marbella club shooting

Police in Marbella confirmed an Irishman was among those injured. File photo: AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk

An Irishman is one of four people seriously injured in a shooting on the Costa Del Sol in Spain.

He was rushed to hospital after the incident happened this morning.

The shooting happened at Opium Beach Club in Marbella on the Costa Del Sol in the early hours of this morning.

A crowd attended a DJ set and four people suffered gunshot wounds and another person was stabbed.

Footage online shows club goers diving for cover as the gunman opened fire.

Police in Marbella confirmed an Irishman was among those injured and he was shot in the chest. He is said to be in a serious condition.

Among those was injured was a woman who was described as lifeless on the floor of the venue.

Police are not aware of any deaths at this time.

They have confirmed the suspected gunman is of Dutch nationality and suffered stab wounds to his head and chest after firing his weapon. He is also in a serious condition, according to officers.

Police did not say what might have triggered the violence, which occurred after midnight on Sunday but there are reports it was motivated by an argument between two groups at the club.

Police did not release the names of those involved.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has not been contacted in relation to this incident but stands ready to provide consular assistance as appropriate and upon request.