New witnesses have ‘key evidence’ in TikToker’s murder case as she faces death by firing squad in Dubai
A campaign group has submitted what it believes is crucial evidence in the case of Brooke George, a British woman currently facing the firing squad in Dubai.
Last week, Detained in Dubai revealed the 23-year-old influencer had been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of a 26-year-old British man, later named as William Treeby.
George has since claimed that she acted in self-defence after being assaulted by Treeby at his apartment.
It was previously revealed the pair first crossed paths online, with George later flying out to Dubai to meet him.
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But things allegedly took a dark turn when Treeby allegedly only booked George a one-way plane ticket, withheld her passport and booked a professional bikini-clad photoshoot for her without asking, before Treeby is said to have turned violent.
She is currently being held at the UAE's notorious Bur Dubai police station, where, if convicted, she could face the firing squad.
Detained in Dubai - which is representing George and her family - has now revealed that it has submitted new information to UK and UAE authorities which they believe is relevant to the investigation.
Published by The Sun, the campaigners revealed that three other people had been present at Treeby's apartment on the night of his death. Identified as two of Treeby's friends and a maid.
It's understood that one of Treeby's friends made a phone call to the UK after the 26-year-old died. Detained in Dubai is hoping that the calls, as well as information stored on the friends' phones, will help establish a timeline of events from the night of Treeby's death.
Radha Stirling, chief executive of Detained in Dubai, confirmed that further information had been submitted to ensure that 'every available investigative and forensic avenue is pursued'.
"Given the gravity of the proceedings and the potential consequences Brooke George faces, we believe it is imperative that every appropriate avenue is explored to ensure that all relevant information is properly considered," Stirling told the outlet.
"Where a young British citizen is facing the possibility of the death penalty overseas, there must be a diligent, impartial and comprehensive investigation, with every reasonable effort made to identify, preserve and examine relevant evidence."
"Justice cannot depend upon incomplete evidence or overlooked lines of enquiry," she continued.
"Every potentially relevant fact should be subjected to proper forensic examination so that the court is able to reach its decision on the basis of the fullest and most reliable evidence available."
Brooke's mother has pleaded with authorities to track down individuals linked to Treeby in case they're able to provide information about the case.
Speaking to The Sun about her daughter's case, Thereza George said the pair had been driven around the city by another man during her second visit.
Thereza believes this man could be crucial to the investigation, but added that he had not been interviewed by authorities.
The death penalty for murder in UAE explained
The maximum sentence for premeditated murder in UAE is either life imprisonment or execution by firing squad.
The death penalty can also be applied to crimes of espionage, treason, perjury and drug trafficking in the country. However, it is rarely carried out.
Under Islamic law, the victim's family can request the death penalty if it's proven the murder was planned, or related to another crime.
Alternatively, the family can waive their right to the death penalty, and the accused will serve a minimum of seven years in prison.
The victim's family can also demand blood money, or diya, instead of a death sentence.
Brenna Cooper