Brooke George claims she reached for a knife while she was allegedly being attacked
A British TikToker has been charged with murdering her online lover in Dubai.
Brooke George,23,has been accused of stabbing a British man,26,to death after she flew out to meet him in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The former John Lewis shop assistant from Gravesend claims she was repeatedly abused by him and reached for a kitchen knife in self defence during an attack,pressure group Detained in Dubai said.
Brooke’s family are desperately trying to fight her case amid fears she faces a firing squad if convicted.
Her mother Thereza George said: ‘I am deeply concerned for her welfare. The daughter I spoke to that night was utterly terrified.
‘I firmly believe she was desperately trying to get home and away from whatever had happened to her.’
Brooke tried to fly home but was stopped and arrested by officials
Brooke is understood to be accused of murdering William TreebyThe TikToker was arrested as she tried to board a flight back to Britain and charged with premeditated murder.Detained in Dubai said Brooke met her lover on Facebook and travelled to Dubai to meet him.The first week-long visit was described as positive,but his behaviour allegedly changed ‘dramatically’ during her second visit,when he became ‘controlling and abusive’.Brooke claims that the 26-year-old man became intoxicated and ‘assaulted’ her in Jumeirah Village.The influencer contacted her family in a state of panic after allegedly being ‘repeatedly punched’ and arranged a flight home with the help of friends.However when she returned to her apartment to collect her passport,she claims she found her possessions sprawled over the apartment.Brooke alleged she was ‘punched hard in the face and attacked’ when she begged for her passport back.Brooke says she feared for her life and stabbed him after grabbing a kitchen knife ‘within her grasp’ in self defence.She took back her passport,left the flat and later tried to flee the UAE but was arrested at Dubai airport and charged with murder.Detained in Dubai say she is now being held in notorious Bur Dubai Police Station,where she has allegedly been forced to strip naked in front of male officers.
Brooke is being held at notorius Bur Dubai police station (PIcture: Google)Her family also claim she has been denied legal representation and left unable to understand proceedings due to a language barrier.Mum Thereza said Brooke was ‘absolutely terrified’ after the stabbing.She said: ‘I have never seen my daughter so frightened in my life. She was crying uncontrollably. I could see that one of her eyes was badly swollen and was beginning to close.’Stirling from Detained in Dubai called on the UAE to be given ‘protection,appropriate medical care,legal representation and immediate British consular assistance.’‘Investigators must consider the possibility Brooke was a victim of serious violence,not just a suspect’She added: ‘Brooke maintains she acted in genuine fear for her safety after a violent assault.‘We will ensure her rights are protected and that she receives a fair trial.’Ms Stirling also demanded UAE authorities to investigate whether other women may have been victims of the man.The advocate also warned there are growing concerns around influencers and young women being ‘lured’ to the emirate under false pretences,often with the promise of luxury lifestyles or paid work.Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at .For more stories like this,check our news page.
