British influencer facing Dubai firing squad for 'murdering fellow Brit' was 'forced to strip naked' in front of prison guards in hellhole jail

By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:00, 25 June 2026 | Updated: 19:01, 25 June 2026 A British influencer accused of murdering a fellow Brit in Dubai has told how she was allegedly ordered to strip naked in front of male prison guards while being held in one of the emirate's most notorious police stations. Brooke George, 23, a former John Lewis shop assistant from Gravesend, could face a firing squad if convicted after prosecutors said she stabbed a 26-year-old British man 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. The young woman travelled to the glitzy Gulf city with the 26-year-old after meeting him on Facebook. Miss George claims she was repeatedly attacked by Mr Treeby and only grabbed a kitchen knife in self-defence. She is being held at the notorious Bur Dubai Police Station, where Briton Lee Bradley Brown died following alleged police violence. Her family told advocacy group Detained in Dubai of the ordeal in which she was allegedly forced to strip naked without a female officer present. British TikTok influencer Brooke George has been thrown in jail in Dubai, according to a human rights group Brooke George, 23, a former John Lewis shop assistant from Gravesend, is facing a firing squad after being accused of stabbing a 26-year-old British man with a kitchen knife at his luxury apartment The Daily Mail understands the man who died is William Treeby (pictured), also from north Kent She broke down in tears while recounting the experience to her family, who said she described it as deeply humiliating and distressing. Due to the language barrier, Miss George says she has received little information about the proceedings and has been forced to make statements without a lawyer present. Miss George claims she had 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 to London three days ago, according to human rights group Detained in Dubai. The group claims Mr Treeby allegedly assaulted miss George before she acted in self-defence while trying to 'escape'. In tributes, Mr Treeby's family said they were 'heartbroken'. His sister Esther wrote on social media: 'He was not only my brother but my best friend. I love you, my Bill. Forever 26.' His mother Karen said: 'My darling son, I'm broken. Rest in forever peace, my Bill. You will be so missed and loved by us all. We will never forget you and will keep your memory alive always.' Miss George's loved ones say she first met the 26-year-old during a trip to Dubai in May after connecting on Facebook. Mr Treeby, who appeared to drive a Rolls-Royce, was 'very nice' and even arranged a professional beach photoshoot against the city skyline. But on her return to the UAE in June, she allegedly accused him of booking her a one-way ticket, taking her passport and attacking her when she asked for it back and tried to return to the UK. Her mother said her 'absolutely terrified' daughter called her in a 'state of panic' and was 'desperate to get home and away from whatever had happened to her'. Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, is supporting Miss George and claims she could face the death penalty if convicted. 'She reached for a knife after being attacked and punched in the face. Authorities must treat her as a domestic violence survivor while they investigate,' Ms Stirling said. A Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are in touch with a British woman detained in the UAE. We are supporting her family and are in contact with the local authorities.' The Foreign Office said the victim has not yet been formally identified by local authorities Miss George claims she was swept off her feet by the man on her first trip to the emirate - but on the second she says he took her passport and became controlling and violent Miss George's family claim she was first wooed by the man prosecutors say she stabbed to death before being exploited by him, alleging he prevented her from returning to the UK. 'Her world has been shattered and her family left in tears,' she added. Ms Stirling said the case reflects a disturbing pattern of young British women being lured to Dubai with promises of romance and luxury, only to be exploited – sometimes sexually. Miss George's mother, Thereza George, said she spoke to her daughter before and after the stabbing. She said: 'The day before the incident, she wasn't herself. She was quieter than usual but wouldn't tell me why. That evening they went to a bar in Dubai. 'When I spoke to Brooke right after the incident, she was absolutely terrified. I have never seen my daughter so frightened. She was crying uncontrollably. I could see one of her eyes was badly swollen and beginning to close. 'As Brooke's mother, I am deeply concerned for her welfare. The daughter I spoke to that night was utterly terrified. I firmly believe she was trying desperately to get home and away from whatever had happened to her.' Campaigners say Miss George met the 26-year-old man during an earlier trip, when he allegedly arranged a photoshoot and appeared 'very nice'. Miss George apparently fell for the man after he wooed her on her first trip to Dubai, where he also organised a photoshoot for her in the city including this shot on a beach Miss George's family insist that she was 'terrified' and acted in self defence But on her return, he is accused of taking her passport and launching a violent attack. She claims he assaulted her in a car after a night out at Caffreys Bar in Jumeirah Village before continuing the attack at his flat. Fearing for her life, Miss George says she grabbed a kitchen knife 'within her grasp' and stabbed him. 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. Miss George is now being held in custody at Bur Dubai Police Station. They say she had earlier raised the alarm with loved ones in the UK after discovering he had only booked her a one-way ticket and had become controlling and abusive. Friends helped her arrange a flight home – but she returned to the flat to retrieve her passport, where she alleges she was punched again. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 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