An Irish man is among five people injured in a shooting at a popular Costa del Sol beach club.
Police have confirmed four people suffered gunshot wounds in the incident at the waterfront venue Opium just outside the town centre of the upmarket holiday resort of Marbella.
Detectives say those injured include the suspected gunman, who has suffered stab wounds to the head and chest.
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The drama occurred around 1am this morning during an event at the club where a DJ is thought to have been performing.
Footage showed revellers diving for cover after a series of shots rang out while they were dancing to music.
A spokesman for Spain’s National Police said: “With regards to the shooting incident at Opium in Marbella we can confirm that five people were injured.
“Four have suffered gunshot wounds, one of whom is in a serious condition.
“A person who is the suspected gunman has suffered stab wounds to the chest and head. He has been arrested and is under police custody.
“The police investigation is ongoing.”
Police sources confirmed one of the four people shot at a Marbella beach club is Irish.
The source said: “One of the four people who suffered gunshot wounds is an Irish man. He is the most seriously injured of the gunshot victims. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.”
The same source said: “The gunman who has been arrested and suffered stab wounds is a Dutch national.
“The other gunshot victims were shot in the backside, leg and shoulder.”
Opium is a popular venue just outside Marbella town centre overlooking the sea off the dual-carriageway running from the resort eastwards towards Fuengirola.
The beach club boasts on its website: “From our legendary day-parties by the sea, in which our DJs perform live music, to the spectacular concerts that enlighten starry nights, Opium Beach Club Marbella stands out as the place to be and an international entertainment reference.
“We are permanently seeking to bring out joy, energy, and authenticity to help create the best summer memories.”
A neighbour living near the venue told a local paper: “I couldn’t sleep because of the noise of the music and suddenly I heard four shots.
“I looked over my balcony because I knew straight away it wasn’t the sound of fireworks like other nights. That’s when I saw a lot of people running out of the venue.
“Police and ambulances began arriving very quickly. I counted 18 police vehicles and at least three ambulances but I think one had already left with the most seriously injured casualty.”
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