British influencer Brooke George charged with murder in Dubai, faces possible death penalty

British TikTok influencer Brooke George, 23, was arrested in Dubai after stabbing her 26‑year‑old boyfriend, William Treeby, a fellow British expatriate. George says she acted in self‑defence during a violent attack and that she was terrified, calling her mother from a bar hours before the incident. She has been charged with murder and, under UAE law, could face execution by firing squad if convicted.

Detained at Bur Dubai police station, George alleges she was stripped naked in front of male officers and denied access to a lawyer. Advocacy group Detained in Dubai and her family are campaigning for bail and a fair investigation. UK authorities are in contact with UAE officials to provide consular support. The case has drawn attention to the risk faced by foreign nationals in the United Arab Emirates and sparked a diplomatic outcry over the possible use of the death penalty.