19 year old Marcus Fakana Dies in Fatal Car Accident After Regaining His Freedom. Marcus arrived home in England on the 3rd of July and has died on the 3rd of October, 3 months after his release.
We are heartbroken to confirm that the young man who tragically lost his life in the Tottenham collision on the 3rd October 2025 was our client, Marcus Fakana.
Marcus was only released from prison just three months ago, having endured an ordeal that tested his courage and faith. In the months since his release from Dubai jail, he often spoke of his deep gratitude for the compassion shown to him by the British public. That kindness gave him strength during his most difficult times and inspired him to look forward with renewed hope.
“Prison can be deeply damaging to people, and many face post-traumatic stress after their release,” said Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai “Marcus lost precious months of his young life to imprisonment, and it is natural to wonder what might have been different had he been free. Yet what defined him was not what he lost, but the courage with which he faced adversity and the gratitude he carried into his freedom.”
Radha Stirling added: “I remember speaking with Marcus as he bravely turned himself in to face an unfair prison sentence. He was surprisingly calm, trusting that we would continue to fight for him. Thankfully, we were able to keep that promise and see him walk free. Regaining his freedom brought Marcus joy, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose. He embraced life again with optimism, a deepened commitment to his Christian faith, and excitement for the future.
“Marcus’s passing is also a reminder of how precious and irreplaceable life is. Imprisonment should never be imposed unnecessarily, yet too often young people lose weeks, months, or even years that they can never regain. Authorities must remember that these are not just statistics or sentences, they are moments of someone’s only life. If a person dies in prison or shortly after release, the injustice of having taken that time from them becomes even more profound. We must weigh carefully the true cost of depriving someone of freedom, because every day is invaluable and once lost, cannot be returned.”
It is devastating that Marcus’s journey has been cut short so soon after he began to rebuild his life. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, his loved ones, and the wider community who mourn his loss.