Puerto Banús shooting victim making progress in hospital

Puerto Banús shooting victim making progress in hospital
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By h.b. - Sep 30, 2008 - 6:53 AM

The scene after the shooting in Puerto Banús - Photo EFE

The Briton, named with the initials M.H. is thought to have been the victim of a drug related settling of scores.

The condition of the British man, M.H. who was shot five times in the street in Puerto Banús on September 24 last week, is making progress in hospital according to sources at the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella.

He underwent surgery for the second time on Friday after being shot in his right eye, right leg, right arm, pelvis and genitals.
Government sub-delegate, Hilario López Luna, says it’s thought the shooting was a drug related settling of scores. Police have already searched the victim’s home in Cancelada and say they will question him when he is released from hospital.

The shooter, described as being young with a strong complexion, is still at large.

Meanwhile the alleged shooter at an incident in the Nikki Club discotec has declared in court and been sent to prison on remand. He is also British and in his 30’s.

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