Electrician guilty of murdering partner and blowing up their London home
Clifton George has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Annabel Rook, after a violent argument. The court heard that George fatally stabbed Rook and subsequently caused a gas explosion at their home in London. He had initially denied murder but was convicted after a four-week trial.
- ▪Clifton George was convicted of murdering Annabel Rook during an argument on June 17, 2025.
- ▪Rook, a charity worker, was stabbed at least 22 times, including through the heart.
- ▪After the stabbing, George caused a gas explosion that severely damaged their home and the neighboring property.
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A court artist drawing of Clifton George (left) appearing at London's Snaresbrook crown court. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/Elizabeth Cook/PAView image in fullscreenA court artist drawing of Clifton George (left) appearing at London's Snaresbrook crown court. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/Elizabeth Cook/PAUK criminal justiceElectrician guilty of murdering partner and blowing up their London homeClifton George convicted of fatally stabbing charity worker Annabel Rook after she tried to end relationshipMatthew WeaverWed 3 Jun 2026 06.19 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 06.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA man who fatally stabbed his partner and then set off a gas explosion at their north-east London home last summer has been found guilty of her murder.Clifton George, 45, had denied…
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