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Gwyn Wright & Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Brit tourist died of 'neglect' in Dubai police station after being starved and beaten

A British tourist died from "neglect" in a notorious Dubai police station after being "starved and beaten" by cruel guards, an inquest has ruled.

Businessman Lee Brown, 39, died on April 12, 2011 after five days in custody at the Bur Dubai police station, the hearing was told.

He was left bruised after being given inadequate food and water, before being placed in solitary confinement, and he did not have access to necessary medical care.

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