A man has been charged with the murder of a woman found fatally stabbed after a gas explosion at her home in north London. Clifton George, 44, of Dumont Road, was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life after Annabel Rook, 46, was found fatally injured on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington just before 05:00 BST on Tuesday. Mr George, who was found with slash injuries, is due to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Monday. Acting Det Ch Supt Brittany Clarke said: "We ask that the public refrain from speculation and respect their privacy at this time, and we thank the Hackney community for their ongoing support." Police were called at 04:57 to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside the property. Six fire engines and 40 firefighters were also called to the scene. The front bay window of the property was completely blown out, with debris including plants, wooden shutters and glass scattered across the street. The family of Ms Rook, who worked for a charity she co-founded called Mama Suze CIC, which supports refugee and migrant women, is being supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said. In a statement on Sunday, issued though the police, her family said they were "struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy. "Annabel was a truly wonderful woman. She touched the hearts of so many. "She gave her life to helping the vulnerable and the disadvantaged, whether it was in refugee camps in Africa or setting up MamaSuze in London, to enhance the lives of survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence."
Man charged with murder of woman found stabbed in home after gas explosion
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A 44-year-old man named Clifton George has been charged with the murder of 46-year-old Annabel Rook, who was found fatally injured in her home in Stoke Newington, north London. The incident occurred shortly after 5:00 AM BST on a Tuesday morning, following reports of a gas explosion at the property. In addition to the murder charge, George faces a charge of arson with intent to endanger life. He was discovered at the scene with slash injuries and is scheduled to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on the following Monday. Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke urged the public to refrain from speculation about the incident and requested that they respect the privacy of those affected, while also thanking the Hackney community for their support during this difficult time.
The police were alerted to the scene at 04:57 AM regarding a gas explosion, prompting the response of six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters. The explosion resulted in significant damage, including the complete destruction of the front bay window and debris scattered across the street, including plants and wooden shutters. Annabel Rook, who co-founded Mama Suze CIC, a charity dedicated to aiding refugee and migrant women, is being mourned by her family. In a statement, her family expressed their struggle to comprehend the tragedy, highlighting her dedication to helping vulnerable populations both locally and internationally. Rook's contributions to the community and her compassionate work have left a lasting impact, and her loss is felt deeply by those she supported and inspired throughout her life.
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