AN Irish victim of domestic violence who was detained by Dubai cops and charged with “attempted suicide” has spoken of her relief after being allowed to return home.

Tori Towey, 28, was facing criminal charges, including attempting suicide and consuming alcohol, following a brutal attack by her husband at their home in the United Arab Emirates.


The desperate Emirates Airlines flight attendant, from Boyle, Co Roscommon, pleaded for help from the Irish Government after she was taken to a police station and her passport blocked from use — despite her suffering a campaign of domestic abuse.

But following a diplomatic intervention from Ireland, the shocking travel ban imposed on Tori by Dubai authorities was today lifted, allowing her to fly home.


Traumatised Tori told the Irish Sun she was “totally overwhelmed” by the huge outpouring of support from Irish citizens amid her ordeal.

And she declared: “Thank you for the support. I really appreciate it.”

Frantic Tori had been facing jail time in Dubai after being charged over a bid to take her own life following the attack by her husband.

The young woman suffered severe bruising and other injuries.

But in the wake of the horrific domestic abuse, authorities in Dubai instead charged the assault victim with attempted suicide and alcohol consumption.

And rather than helping her return to Ireland, Tori was left trapped in Dubai after she was hit with a travel ban ahead of a scheduled court showdown next week.