Brooke George, 23, Charged with Premeditated Murder in Dubai
A British TikTok influencer faces the death penalty after a fatal confrontation, which she claims was an act of self-defense.
"She took a kitchen knife in self-defense." – Family statement via Detained in Dubai.
Brooke George, a 23-year-old TikTok influencer from Kent, has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai following the death of 26-year-old William Treeby, also from Kent. According to advocacy group Detained in Dubai, George claims she acted in self-defense after a violent attack.
Key Details
- Arrest: George was arrested on June 22 and is currently held at Bur Dubai Police Station.
- Penalty: If convicted, she faces a possible death penalty by firing squad.
- Meeting: George met Treeby on Facebook prior to traveling to Dubai.
Background: A Second Trip Turns Dangerous
George’s first trip to Dubai was reportedly positive, but during her second visit, she told her family that Treeby became controlling and abusive. She alleged that he booked a one-way ticket and withheld her passport.
After an incident at a bar, George claims Treeby assaulted her in the car and continued the assault at the apartment. She managed to arrange a flight home with friends. When she returned to retrieve her passport, she says she found her belongings scattered and feared for her life.
Statements and Concerns
- Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, has called for George's release on bail, raising concerns about violence against women and the right to self-defense. Stirling suggested George may have been lured to Dubai under false pretenses for exploitation, citing similar cases.
- George's mother, Thereza George, stated she has never seen her daughter so frightened, noting visible injuries.
Investigation Status
The investigation is ongoing. UAE authorities have not released an official version of events. The claims made by George and her family have not been independently verified.