Woman stabbed to death before gas explosion named
Published: 6/17/2025

Annabel Rook, a 46-year-old charity worker supporting refugees, was found stabbed to death after a gas explosion at her home in Stoke Newington, London. She co-founded Mama Suze CIC, an organization that helps refugee and migrant women through art and drama activities. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, with the police suspecting a domestic-related incident. Colleagues remember Rook as a lively and enthusiastic advocate for women's empowerment.