Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death

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Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at his home in south London.
Arday had resigned the previous week amid allegations of plagiarism, which he denied.
Politicians and public figures, including Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan, expressed shock and sorrow, calling his death a 'tragedy on so many levels' and criticizing the 'public hounding' he endured.
Concerns were raised that Arday faced a different level of scrutiny due to his race, with accusations of a media 'witch-hunt'.
A friend noted Arday had been diagnosed with childhood disabilities and required safeguarding and support.
A fundraising drive has been launched in his memory.
The Metropolitan police are treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious.

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