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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

British woman called Shamina detained at airport 'for having same name as Shamima Begum'

A British woman has said she was detained at an airport because she had a name similar to Shamima Begum, the former Isis bride denied entry to the UK.

Shamina Begum, 37, was returning to Manchester Airport from a holiday in Turkey with her partner when she was told to seek assistance at the e-gate machines.

Ms Begum, who is 14 years older than Shamima Begum, alleged a Border Force staff member said her name appeared to be the issue, as it was similar to 'someone of interest'.

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