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Brooke George, 23, has been charged with murdering her online lover, William Treeby, 26, in Dubai after claiming she acted in self-defence during a struggle. She remains detained at Bur Dubai police station under reportedly difficult conditions, awaiting her next court hearing on October 28.
Brooke George remains in detention at Bur Dubai police station, known for its overcrowded conditions and allegations of human rights violations. Following a court hearing on 7 October, her trial is adjourned until 28 October, while concerns about her mental and physical health continue to escalate.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed it is in contact with the British woman detained in the UAE and supporting her family while engaging with relevant authorities. Family representatives continue to urge for improved treatment and medical attention for Brooke George, as her next court date is scheduled for October 28.
What remains unclear — It is not known what specific measures the Foreign Office is taking to ensure Brooke George’s humane treatment during her detention.
Mother of British TikToker detained in Dubai reports daughter is suffering in prison
Brooke is enduring ‘physical and mental damage (Picture: Jam Press)
The mum of a British TikTok star locked up in Dubai after ‘killing her online lover in self-defence’ has revealed how her daughter is facing ‘awful conditions’.
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 turned a knife on him during a struggle.
Her mum, Tess, has said her daughter is ‘suffering’ in detention and enduring ‘physical and mental damage’.
She told WTX: ‘Watching your daughter go through this and being unable to bring her home is heartbreaking.
‘To everyone else, Brooke is a name in a court case. To me, she is my little girl, and I am terrified about what could happen to her.’
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Tess said it is ‘heartbreaking’ to watch her daughter suffer (Picture: Tess George)
Brooke is being kept in ‘awful conditions’ as she awaits trial
Tess added: ‘Brooke is locked up in overcrowded conditions at a police station notorious for Human Rights violations.
‘It’s appalling to continue to detain someone for so long pre-trial in such awful conditions.’
Brooke could face the death penalty if she is convicted of murdering her lover, William Treeby, from Kent.
The TikToker was arrested in June as she tried to board a flight back to Britain and charged with premeditated murder.
According to pressure group Detained in Dubai, Brooke met Treeby on Facebook and travelled to Dubai to meet him.
She claims her partner became ‘controlling and abusive’, and ‘assaulted’ her in Jumeirah Village.
The influencer claims she was punched as she begged for her passport to leave.
Brooke says she feared for her life during a struggle and stabbed him after grabbing a kitchen knife ‘within her grasp’ in self defence.
Mum Tess said: ‘We believe Brooke was trying to protect herself. I want the court to look properly at the evidence and everything that happened to her.’
‘My greatest fear is that a decision will be made about her future without her voice truly being heard.’
William Treeby was stabbed to death by Brooke, who alleges he had physically assaulted her
Brooke attended a hearing last Wednesday and remains in detention until her next court meeting on October 28.
Her family and lawyers are railing against the conditions she is being kept in while she waits for her trial.
Tess claims Brooke is unable to sleep because of constant bright lights, shining around the clock, and that she has not received sleep medication officials promised to her.
The mum is now allegedly struggling to speak with her daughter because of phone call restrictions.
Tess added: ‘Brooke is barely able to make a telephone call and it gets cut off very quickly.
‘She has now been told she is not allowed to call internationally which is just not true.
‘I haven’t been able to hug her or comfort her except with words on the phone. That part is really distressing.
She continued that Brooke is also ‘not able to exercise and is suffering physically and emotionally.’
‘I am worried about what being in prison is doing to her, what kind of physical and mental damage.’
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai who is assisting the family, said: ‘Brooke is suffering terribly. Her family describes a young woman who is increasingly upset, unable to sleep and struggling to maintain even the briefest contact with home.
Iran strikes were terrified at the thought of spending days there, let alone months. ?She has been told she could receive medication to help her sleep, yet her mother says nothing has happened. ?These concerns need to be addressed now. Her health cannot be put on hold until the next court hearing. ?We will do everything we can to help. ?Brooke needs to know she has not been forgotten. ?Her family needs to be able to speak to her, and her worsening distress needs proper medical attention. ?Whatever the allegations, she is entitled to humane treatment while her case is heard.? In 2011, British tourist Lee Bradley Brown died at the detention centre whilst in police custody – after being arrested for a verbal altercation with a housekeeper at the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel. It was initially claimed that he died from choking on his own vomit, but a 2022 jury inquest revealed neglect and severe beatings from guards and inmates caused his death. ENDS EDITOR’S NOTE: Fair Dealing / Fair Use: In limited cases, Jam Press may distribute material under fair dealing/fair use principles for legitimate editorial reporting purposes. Jam Press accepts responsibility for licensed editorial publisher usage only. Any additional client usage, including use across owned social media channels, commercial marketing or non-editorial purposes, remains the responsibility of the client.” decoding=”async” loading=”lazy”/>
Brooke has allegedly not been able to sleep due to constant bright lights (Picture: Jam Press)
Brooke is being held at notorius Bur Dubai police station (PIcture: Google)
‘Her mother is left wondering how much worse things will become before she hears her daughter’s voice again.’
She continued: ‘Brooke remains in temporary police detention, with her family reporting constant bright lights, broken sleep and increasing distress.
‘These facilities were never designed for long term habitation.
‘Brooke needs to know she has not been forgotten. Her family needs to be able to speak to her, and her worsening distress needs proper medical attention.
‘Whatever the allegations, she is entitled to humane treatment while her case is heard.’
Tess and Ms Stirling continue to raise her case with the Foreign Office and UAE authorities.
An FCDO spokesperson said: ‘We are in contact with a British woman detained in the UAE and are supporting her family. We are in contact with the relevant authorities in the UAE and the UK.’
The UAE Embassy have been contacted for comment.
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