Bristol Uni Mathematics fresher found dead in his room

The police are still investigating


First year maths student William Leask was found dead in his room yesterday morning.

Today, UoB maths students received an email from their department confirming the news. The email was sent from Professor Noah Linden, the head of Mathematics at Bristol Uni.

The email reads,

“I am very sorry to have to report to you that William Leask, a first year Mathematics student has died. He was found dead in his room yesterday morning. The Police and Coroner are investigating the cause of his death and we cannot comment any further until the investigations are complete.”

The email continues,

“There is no indication that the manner of his death presents a risk to any other student. His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them.”

His family have been told.

According to the email, the cause of death poses no physical threat to other students.

Our thoughts are with William’s family.