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Suicide of Chetham's victim 'could have been prevented'

A serious case review into the suicide of a woman during a trial has found her death could have been prevented. Frances Andrade killed herself after giving evidence against teacher Michael Brewer who abused her while at Chetham's School of Music.

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Violinist was 'let down' by support services, report finds

A serious case review said Frances Andrade was "let down" by mental health services who did not put proper care measures and adequate risk assessments in place as shemade increasingly serious suicide bids.

Violinist Frances Andrade took her own life after giving evidence at the Brewer trial. Credit: Family handout

Support services failed to realise how vulnerable the 48-year-old violinist was as she fought to bring former music director Michael Brewer to justice, the report noted.

The report said Ms Andrade exhibited different mental states, appearing competent and assured at times, and vulnerable and in despair at other moments.

Her apparent confidence should not have undermined the intensive support she was offered, the report said.

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