Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
The family of a woman who was stabbed to death in Hackney have paid tribute to her.
A murder investigation was launched following the death of Annabel Rook at a house in Dumont Road, Hackney.
In a statement, Annabel’s family said:
“The family are struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy. We have lost our beautiful daughter, sister, friend and mother. Annabel was a truly wonderful woman. She touched the hearts of so many.
“She gave her life to helping the vulnerable and the disadvantaged whether it was in refugee camps in Africa or setting up MamaSuze in London, to enhance the lives of survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence.
“We would really appreciate it if our privacy could be respected.”
Officers were called at 04:57hrs on Tuesday, 17 June to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside the address.
Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
Annabel, 46 was found inside the property with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly declared dead at the scene.
A 44-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. He was later discharged and released into police custody.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.