Clifton George, 45, is convicted of murdering his partner, 46-year-old Annabel Rook, following an incident at their home in Stoke Newington, north-east London, on 17 June 2025. The accounts across outlets describe a violent argument after Rook sought to end their relationship. George fatally stabbed Rook 31 times, according to reports. After the stabbing, he is said to have set off a gas explosion or triggered a fire at the property. Rook was identified as a charity founder, and the coverage notes her connection to an Old Bailey judge through family, though outlets vary in how prominently this detail is presented.
Following the conviction, George is sentenced to life imprisonment. One source reports he receives life with a minimum term of 23 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court. During the legal proceedings, George’s position is reported as denying murder while admitting manslaughter in relation to the killing. The sentencing and conviction are reported as reflecting both the fatal stabbing and the subsequent explosion at the home.
