Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at a property in Battersea, south London, according to reports. The 41-year-old was found unresponsive at the scene, with police stating his death is being treated as unexpected but is not believed to be suspicious.
Police statement on the death
A Met spokesperson said: “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. At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Investigation ongoing
The case is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Central South Command Unit, and a file will be prepared for the coroner. The death follows a plagiarism scandal that led to Arday's departure from the University of Cambridge.
