Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed

Man who murdered partner and blew up home jailed 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC A man who murdered his partner before setting a fire that triggered a gas canister explosion has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years. Clifton George, 45, attacked mother-of-two Annabel Rook after she tried to end their 10-year relationship. He punched and tried to strangle the 46-year-old before stabbing her 31 times. Rook was found dead at the house they shared on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington, north London, in the early hours of 17 June 2025. George admitted manslaughter and arson but denied murder, claiming he had lost control. He was convicted of murder after a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. London Hackney Stoke Newington