A man accused of being a hired assassin has vehemently denied shooting a British expat in Spain, as shocking details of the alleged contract killing emerged in court.
The defendant, whose identity remains protected under Spanish law, faces charges of murder after the victim, a UK national, was gunned down in a brutal attack.
Chilling Details Emerge in Court
Prosecutors allege the killing was a professional hit, with the shooter receiving payment to eliminate the British victim. However, the accused maintains his innocence, claiming he was nowhere near the crime scene when the attack occurred.
Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots before discovering the victim lying in a pool of blood. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at hospital.
Victim's Family Seeks Justice
The victim's distraught family attended court proceedings, hoping to find answers about their loved one's untimely death. "We just want the truth," a family member told reporters outside the courtroom.
Forensic evidence presented in court allegedly links the defendant to the murder weapon, though the defence team disputes these claims, calling the evidence circumstantial.
International Investigation
The case has involved cooperation between Spanish and British authorities, with detectives from both countries working to piece together the events leading to the killing.
Investigators believe the murder may have been motivated by financial disputes, though they haven't ruled out other possibilities. The trial continues as more witnesses are expected to testify in coming days.
