Jason Arday, the black academic who resigned last week as a professor at the University of Cambridge, has been found dead at his home in south London.
The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Arday’s address by the London ambulance service after 3pm on Friday.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “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.”
The body was believed to be that of Arday. At this stage, police are understood not to believe anyone else was involved in the death.
London ambulance service was the first emergency service at the scene. The person discovered inside the home was found unresponsive.
Arday’s family said in a statement: “Jason was subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse for more than three years since he accepted the role of professor at Cambridge University by those who would leave no stone unturned in their quest to undermine him."
Man, I feel for this guy and his family.
Even if something was found, which I doubt, it’s probably just as much of a nothing as literally anyone else in his position has. Its just because racists spent 3 years digging and abusing systems meant to protect people, and make organizations better.
The shitty part is I’m sure there are plenty of his supposed allies that say in the end something was found and that’s unfortunate. As opposed to, “this man was targeted for 3 years until they finally found something - that’s bullshit.”
I’m gathering Arday committed suicide - and honestly, I get it. When your dreams are taken from you, because even one of the most prestigious universities in the world is ran by racists, then what dreams are attainable? I wish (and hope) he didn’t. I’m sad we won’t have more of his contributions, not just to academia but society. His story is important, and I wish he could tell it himself.