The family of Jason Arday, the academic found dead on Friday following his resignation from the University of Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations, has described him as a “gentle man” who had faced “sustained abuse” since accepting a position as professor.

A British sociologist who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week following plagiarism accusations was found dead Friday, according to British media.

The high-flying academic at the centre of a Cambridge University plagiarism row has been found dead.

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned from his post last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions over claims about his achievements,…