Two men shot dead outside an Irish bar in Spain have been named as top members of a Scottish crime clan.

The gangland execution took place in front of shocked punters and tourists at Monaghan's pub in Fuengirola, Costa Del Sol.

Local reports claim a masked gunman pulled up outside the bar and opened fire, fatally killing both Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr - both of whom are linked to the notorious Lyons clan, reports the Record.

It is currently unknown if the horror shooting is linked to the ongoing gang war in Scotland.

Ross Monaghan is registered as the owner of Monaghan's pub which looks onto the beachfront in the popular holiday resort. Punters were enjoying a drink after the Champions League final when the shooter opened fire towards the entrance.

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Authorities in Spain say the first victim was shot in the chest and the second in the chest and abdomen. The government's sub-delegate in Malaga Javier Salas also confirmed the two victims were Scottish.

Harrowing images from the scene show a man lying lifeless on his back in shorts and a T-shirt by a drinks and meal blackboard on an outside terrace at the Irish bar.

In other disturbing images police and paramedics can be seen surrounding the body of one of the victims, thought to be the same man, after he was covered under a blanket as shocked locals and holidaymakers looked on.

There are no reports yet of any arrests, although police set up roadblocks in the area after the shooting to try to catch those responsible.