Electrician Denies Murder Despite Stabbing Partner 22 Times
Electrician says he cried as he knifed his partner 22 times - but denies murdering her
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Clifton George, 45, has admitted to manslaughter and arson but denies murdering his partner, Annabel Rook, 46, whom he stabbed 22 times at their north London home. He claims the act was a result of losing control during an argument, followed by a failed suicide attempt involving a gas canister explosion.
- 01Clifton George admitted to stabbing Annabel Rook 22 times but argues it was not murder, citing loss of control.
- 02The incident occurred on June 16, 2022, following a heated argument between the couple.
- 03George attempted to take his own life after the stabbing by causing an explosion with a gas canister.
- 04Annabel Rook was a charity worker and co-founder of MamaSuze, supporting migrant women.
- 05George described his emotional state after the stabbing, stating he cried and knelt beside Rook's body.
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Clifton George, 45, is on trial for the murder of his partner, Annabel Rook, 46, whom he stabbed 22 times at their home in north London. George has admitted to manslaughter and arson but denies murder, claiming he lost control during an argument. He described the moment after the stabbing, stating he cried and knelt beside Rook's body for about 20 minutes. Following the incident, he attempted suicide by causing an explosion with a gas canister, which he claims blew him across the house. Rook, a charity worker and co-founder of MamaSuze, had expressed intentions to leave George shortly before her death. The trial continues as George's defense argues his actions stemmed from a loss of control rather than premeditated murder.
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The case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence and mental health.
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