But the trouble flared at around 0200 GMT when Mr Gerrard wanted to change the music on the CD player, but was refused access by the man holding the control, Marcus McGee.

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"Ask me anything about the Iranians, " says one man who says he is travelling to Astara simply to drop off a music CD with friends.

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