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Ryan Fahey

Chef dubbed 'Jamie Oliver of Iran' beaten to death in custody triggering wave of unrest

A teen chef known as the " Jamie Oliver of Iran " was reportedly beaten to death while in police custody sparking more protests in a country that has erupted into civil unrest.

Mehrshad Shahidi, 19, a celebrity chef, was allegedly being held by Iran's Revolutionary Guard at the time of his death on Wednesday.

Security forces are alleged to have left him with multiple skull injuries after beating him on the head with batons when he was arrested for protesting in Arak.

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