Former Cambridge professor at center of plagiarism scandal found dead — report

Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has been found dead, British media reported on Friday.

Arday had resigned earlier this month as a professor of sociology of education following the accusations, which had rocked the world of academia. He was the university's youngest Black professor.

He was found unresponsive by the ambulance service at a property in Battersea, south London.

"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," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement sent to Reuters. The statement did not name the man, in line with the force's usual practice.

The Telegraph, Times and Sky News linked the statement referred to Arday.

"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 police said.

-Reporting by Andy Bruce, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien/Reuters