Brit, 24, jailed in Dubai over 'stupid mistake' returns home in 'Xmas miracle'

A British student who was sentenced to 25 years in a Dubai jail has returned home after she was released from her "living hell" - this is a breaking story

A British student who was sentenced to life in a Dubai jail has been released from what her family described as a "living hell".

Mia O'Brien, a 24-year-old law student from Huyton in Merseyside, was detained in Dubai in September following what her mother referred to as a "very stupid mistake". Her mum, Dannielle McKenna, 46, said Mia was held in Dubai Central Prison after allegedly being found with 50 grams of cocaine in October last year. The 24-year-old was reportedly back home for Christmas, according to The Sun.

Ms McKenna had confirmed earlier this month that Mia would be coming home, writing on Facebook: "Thank you so much everyone, am still in shock, am buzzing, can't wait to give her the tightest cuddle ever. She's coming home, she's coming home, my baby is coming home." Friends shared their joy at the news, with one commenting: "What an Xmas present - your daughter coming home."

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