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Detained in Dubai 'grateful' so many home for Christmas
Radha Stirling expresses her condolences to Marcus Fakana's family and her gratitude that so many have returned safely for Christmas this year.
Dec 31, 2025
British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl is killed in crash after car failed to stop for police
Marcus Fakana, 19, died in Tottenham, north London, at around 1am on Friday after a car he was a passenger in failed to stop when being blue-lighted by the Metropolitan Police.
Oct 5, 2025
BREAKING: Marcus Fakana Returns Home to the UK After Ordeal in Dubai
Detained in Dubai is delighted to confirm that Marcus Fakana returned safely to the United Kingdom on Thursday, the 3rd July, following his months-long prison ordeal in the United Arab Emirates.
Jul 7, 2025
Marcus Fakana JAILED
Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd
& assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy
Dec 30, 2024
Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE
Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.
Dec 19, 2024
If Marcus Fakana spends a single day in prison, it’s on David Lammy
David Lammy is absolutely able to diplomatically secure a non-custodial sentence for Marcus if he does his job as MP and Foreign Secretary.
Dec 17, 2024
