Dubai Court finds British pair guilty of sex on beach

A court in Dubai has found a British couple guilty of having sex on a Dubai beach.

A court in Dubai has found a British couple guilty of having sex on a Dubai beach.

Michelle Palmer (36) and Vince Acors (34) have been sentenced to three months in jail, a 1,000 dirham ($272) fine and deportation.

The two were arrested on 5 July. The pair denied charges of public indecency and having unmarried sex, but admitted consuming alcohol.

Neither was in court when the ruling was handed down.

Reuters

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