Annabel Rook

Annabel Rook, a 46-year-old co-founder of a social enterprise, is in the news following a murder trial concerning her death. She was fatally stabbed 22 times, strangled, and punched by her partner, Clifton George, aged 45, during an argument at their home in Stoke Newington, north-east London, on June 17, 2025. Shortly before her death, Rook reportedly sent a voice message expressing fear that George was "on the warpath." George has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies the murder charge. The incident is further complicated by allegations that George attempted to cause a gas explosion at their home after the attack. The court is currently hearing evidence in the murder trial, with prosecutors presenting details of the events leading up to Rook's death.