A man has been charged with murder after woman was found stabbed following a gas explosion at her home in Stoke Newington.
Annabel Rook, 46, was found fatally injured at a house in Dumont Road just before 5am on June 17.
A man was arrested at the scene shortly after officers arrived and taken to hospital with slash injuries.
He was later discharged and released into police custody before being charged.
Clifton George, 44, of Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, was charged on Sunday with the murder of Ms Rook, the Metropolitan Police said.
He was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who is in charge of policing for the Central East Basic Command Unit, said: “Our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of Annabel as they navigate this devastating loss.
“We ask that the public refrain from speculation and respect their privacy at this time, and we thank the Hackney community for their ongoing support.”
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