THE heartbroken family of a Lanarkshire man killed by a single punch almost a decade ago are pleading for information as they mark yet another birthday without him.
Craig Mallon was just 26 when he died in Spain’s Lloret de Mar for his brother Brian’s stag weekend in May 2012.
In the eight years since, his family have been fighting for answers on the Coatbridge man’s death – which occurred after one blow to the head just hours after arriving.
His case appeared on BBC Scotland documentary Killed Abroad and independent case reviewer and crime expert David Swindle has been working with the family during their quest for justice.
READ MORE: Craig Mallon: Dad’s heartbreak as wife dies with no closure over son’s unsolved killing
And the family’s heartache was made worse by the death of Craig’s mum in 2018 - who passed away without receiving any answers.
On Monday, to mark what would have been Craig’s 34th birthday, a tribute was set up as the family once again try to find the man responsible.
Candles, flowers and pictures of Craig were propped against a memorial bench at the site of his death in the Costa Brava town, along with information in Spanish on how to provide information.
Speaking at the site on Monday evening, a spokesperson for the family read out an emotional statement.
READ MORE: Peter Tobin cop secures CCTV footage to catch Lanarkshire man's killer on the Costa Brava
She said: “Craig Mallon was a talented, adventure-loving and much-loved young surveyor who today should’ve been celebrating his 34th birthday.
“But in May 2012, when he was just 26, at this spot here, Craig’s life was ended by a single punch.
“In those early morning hours of May 19, 2012, when Craig was killed, this square and these streets were full of people so there should’ve been a number of witnesses to the events that took place.
“But many have not been traced or interviewed, and although eight years have passed the Spanish police investigation has failed to find the person who threw that fatal punch – possible himself unaware that the outcome was Craig’s death.”
At the nearby Rockefellers and Revolution nightclubs, locals gathered to pay their respects to the tragic quantity surveyor
The family spokesperson added: “So, once again on Craig’s birthday, all his heartbroken family, friends and colleagues will be remembering him and are again asking you, hand on heart, to please help the family-led investigation into Craig’s death.
“It’s essential that anyone who was in the vicinity at that time lets the family know what they know.
“Please do not assume that even if you spoke to the police back then that the family knows what you told them.
“Please do not think that even if you did not see Craig there that your evidence is not important – the family would prefer to receive information two or three times than not at all.
“So please take a moment to remember Craig, today on his birthday.
“All our thoughts are with you and your loved ones on your birthday, Craig.”
Anyone with information regarding Craig’s death is urged to come forward by emailing info@craigmallon.com.
Alternatively, visit the Craig Mallon Appeal page on Facebook.
Comments & Moderation
Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. You can make a complaint by using the ‘report this post’ link . We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments.
Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel