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Annabel Rook has been described as a ‘truly wonderful woman’ by her friends and family

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A man has been charged with the murder of Annabel Rook, who was found stabbed following a gas explosion at her home.

Clifton George, 44, is also charged with arson with intent to endanger life and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court later on Monday.