Man charged with murder of Annabel Rook in north east London
A 44 year old is due at Thames Magistrates court on Monday.
Last updated 23rd Jun 2025
Met detectives investigating the murder of Annabel Rook have charged a man.
44 year old Clifton George, of Dumont Road, Hackney, was charged on Sunday, 22 June with the murder of 46-year-old Annabel.
He was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 June.
Annabel died on Tuesday, 17 June, having been found with stab wounds at an address on Dumont Road.
A man was arrested for murder at the scene shortly after officers arrived and taken to hospital with slash injuries.
He was later discharged and released into police custody before being charged.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who is in charge of policing for the Central East Basic Command Unit, said:
“Our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of Annabel as they navigate this devastating loss.
“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.”
Called to reports of gas explosion
Police were called in the early hours of Tuesday to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside and attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
Despite their efforts, Annabel was sadly declared dead at the scene.
Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Over the weekend they paid tribute to her, describing her as 'beautiful'
In a statement issued via the Metropolitan Police, her family said they were "struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy".
"We have lost our beautiful daughter, sister, friend and mother. Annabel was a truly wonderful woman," the tribute read.
"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.