Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was “a tragedy on so many levels” and that now it was a “moment for reflection.”
Mr Arday was found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday
Mr Burnham said: “It’s a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly just for everybody who knew Jason, his family obviously, his friends. We think of think of them today.
“It’s not a moment for any rushing to judgment. It’s a moment for reflection, I would say, reflecting on how how things came to this.
“A really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs and I think we all today think of Jason, his contribution, and his family and friends.”
The Metropolitan Police said Mr Arday’s death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious.
He was the University of Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor, stepping into the role in March 2023.
Mr Arday stepped down as a professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge on August 4, amid accusations of plagiarism.
Andy Burnham issued a statement following the death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday
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The university announced they were launching an investigation into Mr Arday’s appointment last week, as well as his tenure at the educational institution.
He resigned within hours of the university announcing the investigation, pointing to “unrelenting level of public scrutiny”.
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