A British man facing trial over the death of a doorman at a Costa del Sol restaurant owned by former TOWIE star Elliott Wright has gone on the run. Harry Saunders, 35, vanished after being released on bail during a court manslaughter investigation into an incident at Olivia's La Cala near Fuengirola, where fellow ex-TOWIE cast member James Argent regularly performs.
Doorman Jose Rafael Pisani Prado died in hospital on 16 April 2023 following a brawl at the venue hours earlier. Saunders was detained in Marbella after police obtained CCTV footage allegedly capturing him punching the bodybuilder and personal trainer. Spanish prosecutors are seeking a four-year prison sentence for Saunders, who has been charged with manslaughter and wounding.
Jose's widow, Romina Acuna, tragically died in October 2023 after falling from her fifth-floor flat. The couple had married just five months before his death. Prosecutors are also demanding Saunders pay £200,000 (€227,000) compensation to the family. An arrest warrant has been issued for Saunders for failing to meet his bail conditions, with his whereabouts described as unknown.
Elliott Wright closed the restaurant for two days following Jose's death, releasing a statement expressing respect and support for the family. Saunders had previously been arrested in connection with a shooting near Marbella in September 2022, but it remains unclear if he has been charged in that case.
