Family of Brit tourist, 18, say he is stuck in a 'nightmare' and his mental health is 'declining' as he faces 20 years in Dubai prison over fling with 17-year-old UK girl

The family of an 18-year-old Brit who is facing up to 20 years in a UAE prison over a holiday romance have warned that his mental health is 'declining' as they say they are all stuck in a 'nightmare'. Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, was held in Dubai's 'notorious' Al Barsha Police Station for days after the 'strict' mother of a 17-year-old girl he had sex with on holiday this summer reported him to Dubai authorities. But in a devastating turn of events, Marcus - who had been on a family holiday celebrating his father's birthday - could face two decades inside a gruelling UAE prison after the girl's furious mother found out about the fling and informed police in Dubai upon returning back to the UK. The family of Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, London, say his mental health is 'deteriorating' as he is stuck in Dubai facing the possibility of up to 20 years in jail Marcus pictured with his family, who are hoping to raise £20,000 to help toward his legal fees 'He is being charged with a crime that could lead to imprisonment for up to 20 years. The 18-year-old was detained in a notorious Dubai police station after the mother of a then 17-year-old girl he had a holiday romance with reported him to authorities 'They said they were taking me in for questioning but wouldn't tell me why.