Driver Admits Killing Teenager Marcus Fakana Shortly After Dubai Prison Release
A driver has admitted causing the death of a British teenager in a car crash, just months after the 19-year-old had been freed from a Dubai jail term. Marwaan Mohamed Huseen, aged 20, was attempting to evade Metropolitan Police officers when he crashed a BMW into a lorry, resulting in the death of one passenger, Marcus Fakana, and serious injury to another.
Fatal Crash in Tottenham
The incident occurred in the early hours of October 3 last year in Tottenham, north London. Huseen appeared via videolink at Wood Green Crown Court from HMP Pentonville on Friday, pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He also admitted to being uninsured and unlicensed at the time of the crash.
At the scene, Met Police officers were trying to stop a vehicle of interest on Pretoria Road. After a brief pursuit, they temporarily lost sight of the vehicle, only to find it involved in a collision on The Roundway. Huseen, of Argyle Road, Tottenham, has remained in custody since his arrest at the crash site.
Marcus Fakana's Recent Release from Dubai
Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, had been released from a Dubai prison just three months earlier, in July 2025. His imprisonment stemmed from a holiday romance in the summer of 2024, when he was 18 and had a relationship with a 17-year-old girl from London. Under Dubai law, adults can be prosecuted for sexual relationships with minors under 18.
The teenager spent approximately a year in prison before receiving a royal pardon from Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, leading to his freedom. Radha Sterling, chief executive of the campaign group Detained in Dubai, which advocated for his release, expressed heartbreak over his death, noting the mental anguish he endured during his incarceration.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Judge Emma Deacon KC remanded Huseen back into custody following his guilty pleas. He is due to submit a basis for his pleas, with a sentencing date to be set at a hearing on February 27. Huseen did not enter a plea to a third charge of driving without insurance and a licence, but the court acknowledged his admission of lacking valid documentation.
This tragic case highlights the intersection of international legal issues and local crime, underscoring the vulnerabilities faced by young individuals in complex circumstances.
