Jason Arday, a 41-year-old academic who recently resigned from his position at the University of Cambridge, was discovered unresponsive at his residence in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 3:00 p.m., where he was pronounced dead.

The Metropolitan Police have stated that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. While the investigation is ongoing, officials have indicated that the death is being treated as unexpected but is not currently considered suspicious. Arday’s next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from authorities.

Prior to his death, Arday had been the subject of a plagiarism controversy which led to his resignation from the university last week. While all outlets confirm the timeline of his resignation and the discovery of his body, the reporting varies in its emphasis on his professional background and the specific circumstances of the plagiarism allegations. The Guardian provided the most detailed account of the police involvement, noting that officers were dispatched following a call from the London Ambulance Service. Other outlets, such as the BBC and The Independent, focused primarily on the location of the discovery and the connection to the recent academic controversy.