Marcus, from Tottenham, North London, had been enjoying a holiday with his parents when he met a fellow Brit at the same hotel. A holiday fling sparked and the pair spent time together until the girl, also from London, flew back to Britain.

In Dubai, if an adult has a sexual relationship with a person under 18, they can be prosecuted for having a sexual relationship with a minor. The relationship would be legal in the UK.

Marcus and his parents were set to fly back shortly after - but their plans were thrown into chaos when police knocked on their hotel room door. The “terrified” teenager was then reportedly hauled in for questioning without any explanation and held at the Al Barsha Police Station, DID said. He spent three days there, during which time he was not allowed to make a phone call or speak with his parents, it is claimed.

  • @Jumi
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    193 hours ago

    They meant traveling to a pseudo-religious dictatorship

    • Victor
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      -52 hours ago

      I mean… Okay. But… A place can be interesting to visit despite its government. 🤷‍♂️

      • @Jumi
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        41 hour ago

        That’s not what this is about. Can you understand what you read?

          • Victor
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            131 minutes ago

            Agree, it was a bit snappy.

        • Victor
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          I… can, yes. Why does it seem like I can’t? Why don’t you fill me in? 🙏

          No need to be so hostile. 👍