Man charged with murder of partner found stabbed after gas blast

A MAN has been charged with murdering his partner, who was discovered stabbed following a gas explosion at her home.

- By Helen William

Annabel Rook, 46, was found with multiple stab wounds in the living room of a house in Stoke Newington, North London, last week.

Clifton George, 44, was charged on Sunday with Ms Rook’s murder, and confirmed his personal details at Thames Magistrates’ Court, East London, yesterday.

He was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

Tragedy

George was arrested at the scene shortly after officers arrived and was taken to hospital with slash injuries.

He was later released into custody before being charged, the Metropolitan Police said.