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London, UK (October 4, 2025) – The Times Caribbean Online extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Marcus Fakana, who has tragically lost his life in a car accident in Tottenham.

Fakana’s lawyer, Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, shared her heartbreak in a statement posted to X:

“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.”

The devastating news comes just three months after Fakana was released from a Dubai prison in July 2025. He had been sentenced to one year over a “holiday romance” with a 17-year-old British girl, but was granted clemency by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a humanitarian plea.

Police Report on the Incident

According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, the tragic crash occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, October 3:

“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.”

The tragedy has left family, friends, and supporters of Fakana mourning a young life cut short, with many recalling how his long ordeal abroad had only recently come to an end.

A Life Cut Short

For those who knew Marcus, his death feels especially cruel—coming so soon after he regained his freedom. What was meant to be a new chapter of healing and rebuilding has instead ended in heartbreak.

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