The partner of a charity boss found stabbed to death after a gas explosion ripped through her home has appeared in court charged with her murder.
Annabel Rook, 46, was found dead at her address in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, North London just before 5am on June 17.
Clifton George, 44, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court charged with murdering Ms Rook and arson with recklessness as to whether life would be endangered.
He was remanded in custody ahead of a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 24 while his trial was fixed for June 1 2026.
Prosecutor Nicholas Hearn said: ‘We invite the court to fix a four week trial date.
