25 Nov, 2020 @ 18:30
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Man dies after shooting in Benissa on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Man Dies After Shooting In Benissa On Spain S Costa Blanca

TWO people have been arrested in Benissa on the northern Costa Blanca over the fatal shooting of a 44-year-old man on Tuesday (November 24).

The victim was shot three times in the leg and abdomen and died last night in Denia Hospital.

A 48-year-old Spaniard was taken into custody by the Policia Nacional as well as a 35-year-old German woman who tried to cover up the crime.

No further details were released about the victim or how he got to hospital.

Authorities said that an extensive search of the shooter’s home had taken place.

Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

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