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British influencer, 23, facing death by firing squad for 'murdering ...
British influencer, 23, facing death by firing squad for 'murdering ... ByJADA BAS, REPORTERandMARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published:04:51 EDT, 27 June 2026|Updated:07:05 EDT, 27 June 2026 1 Viewcomments A British influencer facing death by firing squad inDubaifor allegedly killing her boyfriend is still being banned from seeing a lawyer. Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, Kent, has been accused of murdering William Treeby, 26, also from Kent, at an apartment in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The social media star, who has amassed 100,000 followers onTikTok, alleged Mr Treeby lured her to the Gulf with promises of luxury and a modelling career, but confiscated her passport and punched her in the face when she asked for it back. George claims she acted in self defence after Mr Treeby attacked her. She says she had booked a flight home when he became violent, prompting her to stab him with a kitchen knife that was close to hand. She was arrested as she tried to board a flight toLondonon Monday and the formerJohn Lewisworker has been unable to see a lawyer despite being charged with murder and faces the death penalty if found guilty. Chief executive of Human rights …
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Brit TikTok Influencer Faces Death by Firing Squad in Dubai as Family ...
Brit TikTok Influencer Faces Death by Firing Squad in Dubai as Family ... The 23-year-old TikTok influencer possibly facing death by firing squad in Dubai Screengrab from TikTok/brookekeishageorge 23-year-old British TikTok influencer, Brooke George, is possibly facing death by firing squad in Dubai after a man she met on Facebook was found fatally stabbed in an apartment they briefly shared. The influencer from Gravesend in Kent was allegedly bruised and fleeing for her life when arrested at the Dubai International Airport as she tried to board a flight home. 'When I spoke to Brooke right after the incident, she was absolutely terrified. I could see that one of her eyes was badly swollen,' her mother, Thereza George, said in an interview. @brookekeishageorge #lashes #transition 💕 ♬ original sound - Addictive lyrics <3 In just a few hours, Brooke has been charged with premeditated murder, an offence punishable by the ultimate penalty under UAE law, and is now being held at Bur Dubai Police Station. However, the devastated family, along with the campaign group Detained in Dubai, are pushing back against the charge, claiming that the 23-year-old acted in self-defence. George's Famil…
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UK TikTok influencer ‘faces death penalty in Dubai’
UK TikTok influencer ‘faces death penalty in Dubai’ <p>A 23-YEAR-OLD British TikTok influencer is facing potential execution by firing squad in Dubai after being charged with the premeditated murder of her boyfriend, a human rights group told <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0p813jn7o"><em>BBC</em></a>.</p> <p>Brooke George, of Kent, England, claims she stabbed the man in self-defence during a violent domestic dispute.</p> <p>The advocacy organisation Detained in Dubai stated that George was arrested on June 22. The group alleges her partner had become abusive, punched her, withheld her passport and attacked her in their apartment.</p> <p>She feared for her life and, reaching for a kitchen knife within her grasp, acted in self-defence,” Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling said, according to the <em>BBC</em>.</p> <p>George, a former John Lewis employee, was taken into custody early June 22 and charged with premeditated murder. If found guilty under United Arab Emirates law, she could face the death penalty.</p> <p>George’s mother, The­reza George, told the <em>BBC</em> her daughter was “absolutely terrif…
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BREAKING: 23-Year-Old British TikTok Influencer Brooke George faces ...
BREAKING: 23-Year-Old British TikTok Influencer Brooke George faces ... From John Lewis Worker to Dubai Murder Accused - Detained in Dubai Calls for Fair Investigation Detained in Dubai is assisting Miss Brooke George, a 23 year old TikToker and former John Lewis worker from Gravesend, Kent who has been charged in Dubai with the murder of a 26 year old British man she met online. The young woman has been charged with premeditated murder and faces the firing squad if convicted. Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, Kent, met a 26 year old man on Facebook and travelled to Dubai after developing an online relationship. According to Miss George, her first visit lasted about a week and was positive, describing it as “the time of my life”. She was wrapped up in the joy of the experience, brushing aside concerns over the professional photography shoot her new beau had arranged. During her second visit, however, Brooke saw his behaviour change dramatically. She alleges he became increasingly controlling and abusive, and that she discovered he had only booked her a one way ticket, leaving her alarmed and wanting to return home. According to Brooke, after an evening at Caffreys Bar in Jumeira…
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TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai faces death ...
TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai faces death ... News | Crime TikTok influencer charged with murdering boyfriend in Dubai faces death by firing squad A human rights group is claiming that Brooke George acted in ‘self-defence’ after a violent attack from her partner Brooke George will face the death penalty if convicted by UAE courts Detained in Dubai Niva Yadav 3 days ago A TikTok influencer who has been charged with murdering her boyfriend in Dubai is now facing death by firing squad, according to human rights group Detained in Dubai. Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend in Kent, has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend after first meeting him online. The human rights group has said Ms George was acting in self-defence after being violently attacked by her partner. Ms George had visited the UAE once before to meet her boyfriend, but things took a turn on her second visit, with Detained in Dubai claiming that Ms George’s partner had become “increasingly controlling and abusive.” Read More West Wilson breaks silence on Summer House exit Father dies after being restrained by Jet2 passengers on UK flight Strictly Come Dancing star announces split from husb…
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Don't make my girl face a firing squad in Dubai, begs mum ... - The Sun
Don't make my girl face a firing squad in Dubai, begs mum ... - The Sun Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook THE mum of a young woman accused of killing her boyfriend in Dubai amid claims of domestic abuse has begged authorities there: “Don’t make my little girl face the firing squad.” Tess George told how daughter Brooke, 23, had been “absolutely terrified” when she phoned home from the United Arab Emirates in the hours before the horror. Advertisement Advertisement 7 Brit influencer Brooke George is accused of killing her boyfriend in Dubai Credit: Instagram 7 Her mother Tess George says her daughter had been ‘absolutely terrified’ when she phoned home from the UAE Credit: PHIL HARRIS Brooke wanted to cut her holiday short and went to get her passport from boyfriend William Treeby’s pad — then says she wielded a kitchen knife in self-defence when he lashed out. She is now facing a possible murder charge, and the nightmare of a firing squad if convicted. Even if the harshest punishment is not carried out, a life sentence would carry no prospect of parole. Tess, 55, said Brooke has spent more than a week crammed into a ten-woman polic…
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Mom of Brit influencer issues urgent plea as daughter, 23, faces death ...
Mom of Brit influencer issues urgent plea as daughter, 23, faces death ... UK 4 min(s) read Published 14:30 25 Jun 2026 GMT Mom of Brit influencer issues urgent plea as daughter, 23, faces death by firing squad in Dubai Michelle Hambiliki Follow us on Google Discover Follow us on Google Discover ADVERT The mother of a British influencer accused of murdering a man in Dubai has spoken of her fears as her daughter faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. Brooke George , 23, from Gravesend, Kent, has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Bill Treeby after the pair travelled to Dubai following an online relationship. George is accused of fatally stabbing Treeby but claims she acted in self-defence after being repeatedly assaulted. The former John Lewis shop assistant is being held at Bur Dubai prison while the case is investigated. Human rights group Detained in Dubai is calling for authorities to treat the case as one involving alleged domestic abuse and is urging that she be released on bail pending the outcome of the investigation. Brooke's family say she feared for her life According to George, she met the man on Facebook before travelling to Dubai with him. S…
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British TikToker Brooke George Was Abused By Boyfriend Before Allegedly ...
British TikToker Brooke George Was Abused By Boyfriend Before Allegedly ... A British TikTok influencer who says she was trying to escape an abusive situation in Dubai is now at the centre of a murder case that could carry the ultimate punishment - death by firing squad. Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, Kent, has been charged with murdering a British man after allegedly stabbing him with a kitchen knife. However, George insists she acted in self defence after being attacked, while her family and campaign group Detained in Dubai argue she should be treated as a possible victim of domestic violence as the investigation continues. George was arrested during the early hours of 22 June after the fatal incident. Authorities later detained her at Dubai International Airport as she attempted to board a flight back to the UK. According to campaign group Detained in Dubai, George and the deceased had met through Facebook before their relationship eventually led her to travel to the United Arab Emirates. She is accused of fatally stabbing the man with a kitchen knife. If convicted under UAE law, she could face the death penalty by firing squad. George has denied deliberately killing hi…
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Brit influencer Brooke George, 23, faces death by firing squad in Dubai ...
Brit influencer Brooke George, 23, faces death by firing squad in Dubai ... Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook 28 comments 28 A BRIT influencer is facing the death penalty after she was charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man in Dubai. Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, Kent , travelled to the luxury Gulf city with the British man after developing a relationship online. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! 10 British TikTok Influencer Brooke George is facing death by firing squad in Dubai Credit: Instagram 10 The victim has been named as Bill Treeby, from Rainham, Kent Advertisement 10 George travelled to Dubai with the 26-year-old man where she alleges his behaviour changed Credit: Instagram 10 The TikToker has amassed nearly 100,000 followers Credit: Facebook She is accused of fatally stabbing him, but alleges she acted in self-defence after being repeatedly assaulted. It is understood the victim is Bill Treeby, from Rainham, Kent. Brooke, a former John Lewis shop assistant, is now being held at the notorious Bur Dubai prison and faces the death penalty by firing squad if convicted. But human rights group Detained in Dub…
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British 'influencer' 'stabbed man to death' in Dubai after he lured her ...
British 'influencer' 'stabbed man to death' in Dubai after he lured her ... ByMARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published:03:01 EDT, 25 June 2026|Updated:10:18 EDT, 25 June 2026 999 Viewcomments A British TikToker and influencer charged with murdering a man inDubaiclaims he lured her to the Gulf with promises of a life of luxury and a modelling career before confiscating her passport. Brooke George, 23, a formerJohn Lewisshop assistant from Gravesend, is accused of stabbing a 26-year-old fellow Briton with a kitchen knife at his luxury apartment. The Daily Mail understands the man who died is William Treeby, also from north Kent. However, the Foreign Office said the victim has not yet been formally identified by local authorities. Miss George claims she booked a flight home but was punched in the face when she begged for her passport back. She allegedly stabbed him in self-defence and was arrested as she tried to board a flight back toLondonthree days ago, according to human rights group Detained in Dubai. The group claims Mr Treeby’s death followed an alleged assault, insisting Miss George acted in self-defence as she tried to ‘escape’. In tributes, Mr Treeby’s family sai…
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English influencer, 23, claims self-defense as she faces death penalty in UAE for boyfriend’s murder
English influencer, 23, claims self-defense as she faces death penalty in UAE for boyfriend’s murder Brooke George, 23, reportedly met the 26-year-old British expat online, who had been living and working in Dubai.
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British TikTok Influencer, 23, Faces Death by Firing Squad in Dubai If ...
British TikTok Influencer, 23, Faces Death by Firing Squad in Dubai If ... TikTok/Brookekeishaxx A British influencer who went to Dubai to see a man she met online has reportedly been charged in his murder — though she may have been acting in self-defense. Brooke George , 23, traveled from Kent, England, to Dubai to visit a 26-year-old British man she met online, according to Detained in Dubai , an organization that works to assist foreign nationals wrongfully detained in the United Arab Emirates. George described her first stay as “the time of my life,” per the organization, but things took a drastic turn when she visited Dubai again. “After Brooke returned to Dubai for the second time, the dynamic between them had clearly changed,” her mother, Thereza George , said in a statement, per the outlet. Instagram/Brooke George One night, George went to a bar with the man, who allegedly became intoxicated and abusive. Detained in Dubai reported that, according to George’s family, she arranged a flight home but went to the apartment where she was staying to retrieve her passport — and it was being withheld. “The family say she was crying and begging for her passport’s return when she was…
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British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly ...
British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly ... A British TikTok influencer is facing possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing a man to death in what she says was an act of self-defense, according to the advocacy group Detained in Dubai. Brooke George, 23, a former department store worker from Kent in eastern England, has been charged with the murder of an unidentified 26-year-old man she met on Facebook. Dubai police have charged George with premeditated murder. If found guilty, she may be executed by firing squad, according to the website Detained in Dubai — a group that works to "ensure the security of foreign nationals in the Gulf from unjust detention, wrongful prosecution, and all other violations of their human rights," according to its website. It bills itself as "equal parts legal advisory, communications agency, think tank, and human rights organisation." Brooke George has been arrested on suspicion of murder by Dubai police. If convicted she could be executed by firing squad. Detained in Dubai handout George, whose TikTok account features videos of her mouthing along to popular songs and doing make-up tutorials, traveled to Dubai aft…

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She was arrested on June 22.
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She claims she stabbed her boyfriend in self‑defence during a violent domestic dispute.
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Her partner confiscated/withheld her passport and punched her in the face.
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She stabbed him with a kitchen knife that was close at hand.
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If found guilty under UAE law, she could face the death penalty.
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