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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Diane Taylor

Family of London firefighter who killed himself demand apology

Francois-Esprit stands with his mother in front of a flag holding his certificate
Jaden Francois-Esprit with his mother Linda, after passing his initial 11 weeks of training Photograph: Handout

The family of a trainee firefighter who killed himself two years ago has called on London fire brigade to issue a public apology for “multiple failings” they believe played a part in his death.

On the second anniversary of Jaden Francois-Esprit’s death on Friday, Francois-Esprit’s mother, Linda Francois, an NHS worker, 55, has called for major changes to the fire service to prevent similar tragedies.

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