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Sara Odeen-Isbister

UAE dismisses UK inquest finding of death of Brit in Dubai custody as 'speculation'

The UAE has dismissed the findings of a UK inquest that ruled "neglect" most likely led to the death of a British tourist who was "starved and beaten" by guards in a Dubai police station.

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

An inquest last week, held at Walthamstow Coroners Court in London, concluded that neglect led to Lee's death.

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