Jason Arday dies aged 41

Former Cambridge professor found unresponsive at a south London address, with police treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died aged 41.

Police were called to an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon, where he was found unresponsive and pronounced dead.

His death is being treated as unexpected but is not believed to be suspicious. His next of kin have been informed, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police 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."

Jason made history in 2023 as the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor. He resigned last week amid intense public scrutiny following plagiarism allegations.

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