Officers from Spain’s National Police force shot a British man dead in Estepona (Málaga) on Monday evening.

The man, who had a criminal record for drug trafficking and weapons possession, reportedly fired shots at the authorities when he was going to be detained.

The incident began on Monday morning, when a number of witnesses called the emergency services to report that an individual had been in a traffic accident near Puerto Banús, in Marbella.

According to witnesses, the man involved was carrying a firearm when he emerged from the crashed vehicle. Rather than waiting for help, he fled the scene of the accident.

The man was subsequently found to be in possession of two firearms and four magazines

The local police managed to determine the identity of the suspect, leading them to a hotel in Estepona. When officers tried to detain the individual, he fired his weapon at them, prompting them to respond in kind.

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