News · 20 August 2026

British athletics coach Leon Baptiste found in Marrakech prison

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Leon Baptiste, who disappeared two months ago following a trip to Morocco, is incarcerated in a Marrakech prison. The Moroccan Ministry of Justice said Mr Baptiste did not disappear and is serving a sentence for a misdemeanour conviction. A UK Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed they are supporting a British national detained in Morocco.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 August 2026 at 12:44

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