25/09/2015

Irish Man Shot Dead In Spain

A man from Ireland has been shot dead on the Costa del Sol in Spain, it has been reported.

Gary Hutch, 34, who was originally from Champions Avenue in Dublin, was a convicted Irish criminal. He had lived in Spain for the past eight years, having moved to the country following his release from prison.

According to reports, Mr Hutch was killed after he was chased by a masked gunman at an apartment complex in Mireflores and shot a number of times. The incident happened at around 11.30am on Thursday. It is understood his murder is connected to a disagreement with a criminal gang.

(JP/LM)

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