Tottenham teenager Marcus Fakana, who was killed in a crash in the early hours of Friday morning
The Metropolitan Police have named the person charged with death by dangerous driving after the death of Tottenham teenager Marcus Fakana, who was killed in a crash in the early hours of Friday morning.
Marcus, 19, who made headlines last year after being imprisoned in Dubai over a consensual relationship. He was released from prison in Dubai three month ago. He died after the car he was travelling in collided with another vehicle on The Roundway, Tottenham, shortly after 12.50am on October 3.
The driver, 19-year-old Marwaan Mohamed Huseen, of Argyle Road, Tottenham, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to stop. He is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, October 4.
Police said officers had attempted to stop the car on Pretoria Road, N18, before pursuing it for around 60 seconds. They temporarily lost sight of the vehicle before finding it crashed a short time later. Officers gave first aid until paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance arrived, but Marcus died in hospital despite their efforts.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. They have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
The Met confirmed its Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is aware – the police watchdog. This si standard practice when a death occurs involving the police, such as a pursuit.
Marcus had only returned home to north London this summer after serving a year in prison in Dubai. Raphaella Stirling, from the organisation Detained in Dubai which supported him during his case, said: “We are heartbroken to share that our client and friend, Marcus Fakana, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Tottenham on the 3rd of October 2025.
“Marcus had only been released from prison earlier this year. Despite everything he endured, he was grateful for the kindness of the British public, and he embraced his freedom with renewed faith, joy, and hope for the future. His loss is a painful reminder of how precious life is and how unnecessary imprisonment robs people of time they can never regain. Every day of freedom matters. Rest in peace Marcus.”
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