Stacey Tierney, 29, was found dead in a Melbourne Gentleman’s Club

A friend says she warned a British ex-pat not to work at the Melbourne strip club where she would eventually be found dead.

Stacey Tierney’s body was found the Monday before Christmas at the Dreams Gentleman’s Club.

The 29-year-old worked as an exotic dancer at the Elizabeth Street venue and had spent the night before partying with several men.

The Herald Sun reports at some point she died but her body was not found until hours later.

Her friend Ashley says she warned Ms Tierney not to work at Dreams because she thought it was a bit dodgy.

Police are now investigating and are reviewing the venue’s security camera footage.