The notorious long-running Glasgow gangland feud has now spilled across borders, reaching the sun-drenched streets of Spain. In a gripping new bonus episode of BBC’s Gangster: The Story of the Daniels and the Lyons, investigative journalist Livvy Haydock dives deep into the cold-blooded double murder of Eddie Lyons Jr. and Ross Monaghan—two Scots gunned down in a bold daylight ambush in Fuengirola on 31 May 2025.
🎙️ New Episode Drops Friday, 25 July on BBC Sounds.
According to Spanish authorities, this was no random act of violence—it was a precision hit believed to be rooted in the decades-old conflict between the Daniels and Lyons gangs.
The assailant reportedly escaped by fleeing across nearby train tracks and through a local tunnel system, eluding CCTV coverage in the process.
As Scotland’s most violent and entrenched gang rivalry, the feud has been subject to numerous documentaries, court trials, and investigative journalism.
“This was a brazen and brutal attack in a busy Spanish resort, but for those who’ve followed the story, a link to the feud wouldn’t be entirely surprising.”
— Livvy Haydock, podcast host
Haydock, known for her fearless storytelling and deep underworld connections, returns to BBC 5 Live with this special bonus episode to dissect the logistics, motives, and implications behind the killings.
“We are not aware of any evidence suggesting that these murders were orchestrated from Scotland.”
However, ongoing violence in Glasgow and Edinburgh involving firebombings and machete attacks has intensified concerns that the feud remains very much alive—and increasingly dangerous.
Spain’s Costa del Sol has long served as a safe haven for British gangsters and fugitives. With:
…it remains a hotbed for transnational criminal operations.
Gangster: The Story of the Daniels and the Lyons has become one of BBC Sounds’ most streamed true crime series. With its return, the series is poised to reignite public interest in a gang war that has affected Scotland’s streets, Spanish coastlines, and British policing strategy.
Friday, 25 July 2025
Available exclusively on BBC Sounds and the BBC 5 Live platform.
This episode doesn’t just explore two murders—it shines a spotlight on the growing international scope of gang violence. It’s a chilling reminder that organized crime knows no borders.
As Haydock puts it:
“We investigate whether the feud has travelled this far—and who might actually be pulling the strings.”
With rising violence at home and now abroad, both Scottish and Spanish authorities may need to reassess how deeply embedded these criminal networks truly are.
Yes, recent attacks in Scotland indicate the feud remains active.
The area is known for housing British expats and has become a favored hideout for criminals.
Scottish police say there’s no current evidence of planning from within Scotland, though links to the feud are being explored.
