Aberdeenshire grandad unable to leave Dubai over party row
A grandfather from Aberdeenshire is unable to leave Dubai following a row with neighbours over a Hogmanay party.
Ian Mackellar, 74, and his wife, of Newtonhill, had been visiting their daughter and young granddaughter in the United Arab Emirates when he went to complain about noise.
However he was then reported to the police, accused of trespassing. The ongoing investigation means he is not allowed to leave the country.
His anxious wife Carol, 71, told BBC Scotland News: "We have no idea when Ian will be allowed to come home. The family are all very distressed."
The Foreign Office has said it is providing assistance.
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