09/10/2025
Let's keep this young man's family in prayer
The Voice extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marcus Fakana, who has sadly lost his life in car accident.
💔
Marcus’s lawyer Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai shared her “heartfelt condolences” on a post on X.
She said. "We are heartbroken to share that our client and friend, Marcus Fakana, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Tottenham after his release from Dubai jail.
His loss is a painful reminder of how precious life is and how unnecessary imprisonment robs people of time they can never regain. Every day of freedom matters".
It was just 3 months ago in July that Marcus was released from a Dubai jail after a “holiday romance” with a 17-year-old British girl. He had been sentenced to one year in prison but was granted clemency by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a plea for a humanitarian pardon.
According to reports, the Met Police statement stated the following:
"At around 00:52hrs on Friday, 3 October police on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle of interest on Pretoria Road, N18.
“Following a short pursuit of approximately 60 seconds, police temporarily lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly after, officers drove onto The Roundway, N17 and found the vehicle had been involved in a road traffic collision with another vehicle.
“Officers provided immediate first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service and London’s air ambulance.
“The passenger, a man aged 19, had significant injuries. He was taken to hospital where, despite the best efforts of emergency services and medical staff, he died a short time later. His next of kin have been informed".
Rest in Eternal Peace Marcus 🙏🏾Prayers for his family.🕊️💔
💔