The family of a “truly wonderful” women’s charity boss who was stabbed to death after an explosion in Stoke Newington has shared a heartbreaking tribute.
Annabel Rook, 46, was found inside a property on Dumont Road after police were called to a gas explosion on Tuesday (June 17) at 4.57am.
However she had stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ms Rook was the co-founder and head of the refugee and women’s charity MamaSuze.
The charity helps victims of forced displacement and gender-based violence “build a more positive future” using theatre and art workshops.
In a statement released today (June 22), the family have said: “The family are 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. 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.
"We would really appreciate it if our privacy could be respected.”
A 44-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. He was later discharged and released into police custody.
Police believe that the attack was a domestic-related incident, and officers are currently not looking for anyone else connected with the incident after the arrest of a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
He was taken to hospital with slash wound injuries, his condition was not life-changing or life-threatening.
Since then, he has been discharged and released into police custody.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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