Woman killed by partner at home in London feared ‘he was on the warpath’, court hears
Summary
Annabel Rook was fatally stabbed by her partner, Clifton George, during an argument at their London home. George admitted killing her but denied murder, claiming he lost control, and also set a fire that caused a gas explosion in the house.Key Facts
- Annabel Rook was stabbed 22 times by Clifton George during a fight in June in north London.
- George admitted killing Rook but pleaded guilty to manslaughter, saying he lost self-control, which prosecutors dispute.
- Before her death, Rook sent voice messages expressing fear about George’s anger and their unstable relationship.
- Rook had told her father that George bullied her and often got angry over small things.
- Rook was planning to offer George £50,000 to move out so he could buy a nearby flat.
- George set fire to the basement, causing a gas explosion that damaged the house and injured him.
- Neighbors heard the explosion and found George injured and stabbing himself after the incident.
- Rook co-founded MamaSuze, a social enterprise helping refugee and migrant women through art and drama.
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