Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41.
“At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. “Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit,” the police said.
“We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news.
Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” Cambridge’s Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice said in a statement. Britain’s education secretary, Lucy Powell, said she was saddened to hear the news of Arday’s death.
The University of Cambridge announced an investigation earlier this week into the circumstances of Arday’ s appointment to the Faculty of Education in 2022 and his time there since.
