Ian Mackellar 'relieved after release from Dubai'

Ian Mackellar and his family have been dreading a gruelling drawn out court process that could have resulted in his lengthy incarceration.

Shortly after the New Year’s Eve incident, Ian’s family contacted the organisation, Detained in Dubai, explaining that he had been charged with trespass after requesting a neighbour turn down the music so his daughter and baby granddaughter could get some sleep. CEO & founder, Radha Stirling, acknowledged the frivolity of the allegation against him, noting the complaint was likely to have been made to immunise the neighbour against police complaints Ian had indicated he would make after a drink was thrown at him and his granddaughter.