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Britain's Ministry of Defence says it has no information supplied by Dubai Police regarding the investigation into the disappearance of seaman Timmy MacColl.
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The case has been shrouded in secrecy on all sides since the seaman disappeared in the early hours of May 27, 2012 after leaving the Rock Bottom Cafe at the Regent Palace Hotel, Bur Dubai. Periodic reports that unnamed new witnesses had emerged have led nowhere.
The British navy has consistently refused to provide details - when asked about the case it repeats the line that Dubai Police has primacy in the investigation.
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has declined to comment publicly, even though he is responsible for the deployment and disposition of the armed forces and Mr MacColl was serving in the navy. Dubai Police have released no details to the public.
The member of the family who is handling publicity has failed to share information with sections of the media.
As a result last month's anniversary of Mr MacColl's disappearance, which could have been an opportunity to reignite interest in the case and encourage witnesses to come forward, passed largely unnoticed.

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