Brit tourist jailed in Dubai

A 22-year-old British man, visiting the UAE, has been jailed for a year in Dubai.

The man was arrested after attacking a policeman and insulting the emirates after a drinking session in Dubai Marina.

The court of misdemeanours heard that the accused caused a scene at the bar in a Dubai hotel.

A policeman who attended the scene said: “When my colleague and I got there we saw the defendant kicking security men as they were trying to stop him re-entering the bar.”

He then took the Brit to a patrol car, but it is alleged the accused began kicking them and insulting the UAE.

Along with his jail term, the student was given a Dhs 3, 000 fine.