Annabel Rook, 46, who helped refugees and women fleeing domestic violence, described as ‘profound force for good’
A woman found fatally stabbed in her home after a gas explosion has been described as a “profound force for good” who dedicated her life to supporting women.
Annabel Rook, 46, was found with stab wounds at a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, north London, just before 5am on Tuesday.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan police said they believed the incident was “domestic-related”.
Rook was a respected charity worker who had helped refugees and women fleeing domestic violence for two decades. She co-founded the charity, MamaSuze, which supports refugee and migrant women with art and drama activities.
