Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Jason Arday’s family condemns ‘public cruelty’ as thousands gather at vigil in his memory

Jason Arday’s family said the “public cruelty” he faced was “too much for any man to bear” as thousands gathered at a vigil in his memory in Trafalgar Square on Monday.

The vigil concluded with words from Professor Arday’s family, read by Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill Bell Ribeiro Addy, reflecting on the “incredibly painful time” the family had gone through over “the past 72 hours”.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.