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Court hears details of fatal attack

Opening the case at Snaresbrook Crown Court, prosecutors alleged the attack followed an argument between the couple. The court heard George allegedly punched and attempted to strangle Rook before retrieving a kitchen knife and stabbing her multiple times.According to prosecutors, Rook suffered at least 22 stab wounds, including injuries to the heart. George later reportedly told police he had “lost it” after believing his partner had lied to him.

An explosion damaged neighboring homes

The court also heard that George allegedly attempted to cause an explosion by opening a propane gas canister in the basement of the property. Prosecutors said efforts to ignite the gas using electrical switches failed before a fire eventually triggered the blast.The explosion caused significant damage to the house and neighboring property, with witnesses describing a loud blast that shook nearby homes.

Neighbors describe chaotic aftermath

Neighbors told the court they rushed outside after hearing what sounded like a “mini-earthquake”. One witness said George was found injured inside the property before allegedly attempting to harm himself with broken glass.Emergency services later discovered Rook’s body inside the home following the explosion.

Trial continues

Rook was a co-founder of a London-based social enterprise supporting refugee and migrant women through creative programs.Jurors were told they would need to determine whether George’s actions amounted to murder or manslaughter, with the prosecution rejecting his guilty plea to manslaughter.