The relatives of a woman who was discovered fatally wounded following a gas explosion at her home have referred to her as a “loving daughter, sister, friend, and mother.”

Annabel Rook, aged 46, was found with life-threatening injuries at a residence on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington, north London, shortly before 5:00 AM BST on Tuesday.

In a statement shared through the Metropolitan Police, her family expressed that they are “finding it hard to comprehend this awful tragedy.”

A 44-year-old male was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He was taken to the hospital but has since been discharged and is now in police custody, according to a spokesperson from the Met.

Additionally, two children, ages seven and nine, were hospitalized as a precaution but were believed not to have been inside the house during the explosion.

Ms. Rook was a co-founder of a social enterprise named MamaSuze, which provides support to refugee and migrant women, including those who have escaped domestic violence, through art and drama programs.

Her family stated: “Annabel was an extraordinary individual. She made a significant impact on countless lives.”

“She dedicated her life to aiding the marginalized and the underprivileged, whether in refugee camps across Africa or by establishing MamaSuze in London to improve the lives of those who have survived forced displacement and gender-based violence.”

The spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police noted that investigators are actively pursuing a murder inquiry related to Ms. Rook’s death.

Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke previously characterized the situation as “incredibly tragic.”