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.

  • @[email protected]
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    025 days ago

    It’s way better than Vegas, at least they maintain the place. Vegas reminded me of a junkyard full of crackheads and flashy lights.

    • @Duamerthrax
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      425 days ago

      Vegas wasn’t built by slaves.

      • @SulaymanF
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        124 days ago

        Vegas is run by people paid below minimum wage.

        • @Duamerthrax
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          124 days ago

          Cute. They took the passports of Indians who traveled there to build it.

          • @SulaymanF
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            124 days ago

            And employers in Vegas threaten the immigrants with deportation if they complain to any authorities about the work conditions. Stop pretending Vegas is somehow good in any way.

            And yes, Dubai has bad working conditions too.

            • @Duamerthrax
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              124 days ago

              I never said Vegas is good. The CO2 cost alone makes it a no go for me.