Woman stabbed to demise earlier than gasoline explosion named via police

A lady discovered stabbed after a gasoline explosion at her house has been named as a charity employee who supported refugees.

Annabel Rook, 46, used to be discovered fatally injured at a space in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, north London, simply earlier than 05:00 BST.

She labored for a charity she co-founded known as Mama Suze CIC, which helps refugee and migrant ladies, some who’ve fled home violence, with artwork and drama actions.

A 44-year-old guy arrested on suspicion of homicide used to be taken to medical institution with slash wounds. His situation isn’t life-threatening, the Met Police stated.

Police imagine Ms Rook’s demise used to be “a domestic-related incident”.

Two youngsters elderly seven and 9 have been additionally taken to medical institution as a precaution however don’t seem to be idea to were within the house when the explosion came about.

Neighbour Caroline Lacey informed the BBC the home used to be house to a circle of relatives.

“It’s very, very sad… they’re a young couple, they’ve got young children, so it’s a shock… it’s tragic.”

One native mom stated: “It’s a very sad time for everybody, and right on your doorstep as well, it’s scary.”