Police are hunting gunmen who fired shots at the popular Marbella restaurant La Sala, a hotspot for celebrities and British tourists in the Costa del Sol.
What Happened
Two men believed to have escaped on a getaway vehicle described as a high-powered motorbike are still on the run after the attack yesterday.
The venue, which is in upmarket Puerto Banus near Marbella, is understood to have been hit by at least five bullets.
Pictures from the scene show glass all over the floor of the eatery. Part of one of the windows has been completely destroyed.
It was not immediately clear if any customers had been in La Sala at the time, though its management confirmed it had been open for business.
No One Was Hurt
A spokesman for Spain’s National Police confirmed the incident at lunchtime today, saying: ‘Fortunately no one has been injured.’
A spokesman for La Sala said: ‘We open every day from 10am and were open at the time but have closed for the time being because of the incident. We are not sure yet if we will open this evening.’
A worker said: ‘It was pretty terrifying. It’s a miracle no-one was hurt.’
The restaurant is understood to be still backed by shareholders and former footballers including David Bentley and Stephen Carr who played for Tottenham, Newcastle and Birmingham.
It is a Hub For Celebrities
Visitors over the years have included Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Erling Haaland, Jurgen Klopp and Harry Maguire.
One well-placed source said La Sala had been hit by stray bullets fired on the roundabout outside the premises.
The source said: ‘La Sala wasn’t the target.’
