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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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Police reviewing policies following report into Chetham's victim's death

Greater Manchester Police say they will review their policies after a report said Frances Andrade's suicide could have been avoided.

They paid tribute to her bravery in testifying against her abusers.

"As Frances's son Oliver said in his very moving statement following her death, the GMP officer who was assigned the case did everything he could to help Frances. "This is further reflected in comments made by the author, who stated the approach of the officer in the case in supporting Mrs Andrade was 'exemplary'. "I note the recommendations for GMP and we will be reviewing our 'Talon' policy -GMP's internal policy for investigation of rape and serious sexual offences - to ensure that we provide the best possible standard of care for each and every victim."

– Detective Chief Superintendent Vanessa Jardine
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