Third year Bristol student found dead

A third year French and Italian student was found dead at her home last week after taking her own life.

She was halfway through a year abroad as part of her French and Italian degree.

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The university have released a statement:

“We were very saddened to hear that one of our third year students sadly died near her home last week. We understand from her family that she took her own life, although it will be for the coroner to determine the cause of death. She was halfway through a year abroad as part of her French and Italian degree. The University offers its condolences to her family and friends and our thoughts are with them at this very sad time.”