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JASON ARDAY, THE former University of Cambridge professor who resigned last week following accusations of plagiarism, has died.

The Metropolitan Police said officers attended a property in Daley Thompson Way in Battersea, south London, where the academic lived, at 3.12pm this afternoon following a call by the London Ambulance Service.

“Sadly, a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene,” the police said in a statement.

“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.”

University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice said she was “desperately saddened” by Arday’s death.

“Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” she said in a statement.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said they were called at 3.06pm following reports of an incident.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic in a fast response car and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team.

“Sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”

Arday resigned last week amid questions over his academic integrity, including allegations that he committed plagiarism during his PhD studies.

He repeatedly denied all accusations of plagiarism and was cleared by investigators where he completed his doctorate at Liverpool John Moores University.

On 5 August, Cambridge announced it would be launching an inquiry into the matter.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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