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Chetham's victim's death 'could have been prevented'

A serious case review into the death of Frances Andrade has found her death could have been prevented. She killed herself after giving evidence against a teacher who sexually assaulted her at Chetham's School of Music.

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  1. Elaine Willcox

Chetham's victim's death 'could and should have been prevented'

A gifted violinist, who committed suicide after giving evidence against a teacher 'could and should' have been prevented from taking her own life.

Frances Andrade was sexually abused by choirmaster Michael Brewer and his wife as a student at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.

She took an overdose just a week after giving evidence in their trial.

Today a serious case review found her local mental health services and justice system failed her.

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