British influencer, 23, charged with murdering British man in Dubai

Brooke George from Gravesend, Kent, is accused of stabbing the man to death with a kitchen knife after they met on Facebook

Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, Kent is accused of killing a fellow Brit with a kitchen knife.

According to campaign group Detained in Dubai, George stabbed him to death in an act of self defence.

Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, said: “She reached for a knife after being attacked. Authorities must treat her as a domestic violence survivor while they investigate.”

George is facing a murder charge in the UAE state. She is currently being held in the Bur Dubai jail. She faces the death penalty by firing squad if convicted.

Ms. Stirling added: “The former John Lewis worker is defending a murder charge in the UAE after an altercation with a British man she met on Facebook. Her world has been shattered and her family left in tears.”

George was arrested at Dubai International Airport after trying to return to the UK.

Her family says she contacted them in a state of panic after being physically assaulted. They say she arranged a flight home and went back to her apartment to get her passport. She was then attacked again.

She was arrested in the early hours of June 22 and has been charged with murder.

Her mother Thereza George said in a statement released by Detained in Dubai: “After Brooke returned to Dubai for the second time, the dynamic between them had clearly changed.

“The day before the incident, she did not seem like herself. She was quieter and not her usual happy, cheerful self, but she did not 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 in my life. She was crying uncontrollably. I could see that one of her eyes was badly swollen and was 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 desperately trying to get home and away from whatever had happened to her.”

Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, said “Brooke maintains that she acted only after being subjected to a violent assault and in genuine fear for her safety. We will be working to ensure that her rights are protected, that she receives a fair trial, and that the circumstances leading to this tragedy are fully and impartially examined.

“Over recent years, there have been increasing reports of women, including social media influencers, models, and young travelers, being lured to Dubai with promises of luxury lifestyles, paid work, holidays, or romantic relationships, only to later allege that they were subjected to forced attendance at porta-potty parties, sexual exploitation, coercion, violence, or other degrading treatment.

“Those closest to Brooke became increasingly concerned that she may have been lured to Dubai under false pretences for the purpose of exploitation.

“Their concerns were fueled by his unexplained change in behaviour, the one-way ticket, the bikini-clad professional photo shoot arranged during her first visit, the alleged withholding of her passport, Brooke telling friends that 'things weren't right,' and her growing fear that she needed to escape. Brooke reported seeing disturbing videos on his computer and being assaulted by him before the fatal incident.

“Given these allegations, we urge the UAE authorities to preserve and forensically examine all electronic devices, computers, mobile phones, online accounts, and digital communications connected with the deceased and any associates to determine whether Brooke was targeted for exploitation and whether others may also have been victims.

“We are calling for Brooke to be released on bail pending the outcome of the investigation.

“Multiple witnesses observed visible injuries immediately after the incident. Rather than treating Brooke solely as a murder suspect, investigators must also examine her being the victim of serious violence and possible exploitation. She should be afforded protection, appropriate medical care, legal representation, and immediate British consular assistance while the investigation proceeds.”

Source: LBC, Nick Ferrari, June 25, 2026

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