Police watchdog to investigate Leeds student officer’s death

Anugrah Abraham's family allege he faced bullying and discrimination before he killed himself

The police watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that a student police officer in West Yorkshire was bullied before his death.

Anugrah Abraham, known as Anu, was on a placement with West Yorkshire police as part of his three-year apprenticeship degree at Leeds Trinity University. His family alleged he faced bullying, discrimination and a lack of support during his first on-the-ground placement at Halifax police station.

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