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Mo Farah Backs Legal Bid as 'Real' Mohamed Takes DNA Test in UK Entry Case

Leigh Day says the new evidence strengthens a planned appeal to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Overview

  • Sir Mo Farah has written a letter supporting Mohamed Farah, the Somali man whose identity he was given as a child, in a push to enter the UK.
  • Mohamed underwent DNA testing after lacking official documents, with results reported as 99.99% proof of his identity and biological ties.
  • The Daily Mail reports the test confirms his father is Muktar Farah, who took Sir Mo in as a child in Britain.
  • Leigh Day partner Jacqueline McKenzie says Farah's endorsement will add weight to Mohamed's immigration application.
  • The legal team plans a direct appeal to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as Mohamed seeks to reunite with family in Britain after decades apart.