British tourist ‘beaten to death’ in Dubai
The British Embassy is investigating the death of a British tourist who died whilst in policy custody in Dubai.
Officials have confirmed that 39-year-old Lee Bradley Brown from Dagenham, who had been staying at the seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel, died in Bur Dubai police station after being arrested on April 6.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, the holidaymaker, who was accused of assault, intimidating behaviour and using abusive language, was beaten to death by officers.
The paper quoted a police source who said Mr Brown was left unconscious on the floor of a filthy cell after being badly beaten by a group of officers.
It is alleged that during his six days in prison he was denied food, water and access to a lawyer. His family in the UK were made aware of his plight when they received a call from an inmate.
The Mail quoted a British Embassy spokesman saying that the allegations were being taken very seriously and it was launching an investigation with the Dubai police.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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