Professor Jason Arday, 41, has been at the centre of allegations of plagiarism which his critics claim are the subject of a cover-up - while his supporters say he is being unfairly targeted due to his race.

Jason Arday was regarded as an academic superstar, but then questions about his work prompted scrutiny of his backstory and counterclaims of racism

Professor Jason Arday, 41, has been at the centre of allegations of plagiarism which his critics claim are the subject of a cover-up - while his supporters say he is being…