Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish TikTok influence Brooke George has been charged with murder (Social media)British influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, faces the death penalty in Dubai after being charged with the murder of a British man. Ms George claims she acted in self-defence, alleging the 26-year-old man, whom she met online, had become increasingly controlling and abusive. According to Detained in Dubai, who are advocating on her behalf, Ms George was arrested at the airport while attempting to leave the UAE after the incident. Her mother stated that Ms George was 'utterly terrified' and desperately trying to get home, with her family claiming she was attacked before she reached for a knife. Concerns have been raised by Detained in Dubai regarding her treatment in custody, including alleged lack of due process and forced statements without a lawyer. In fullBritish TikTok influencer ‘facing firing squad’ after being charged with murdering man in DubaiThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in