Student ‘who took his own life’ after jumping from St Paul’s Cathedral ...

A 19-year-old student who 'took his own life' when he fell from the Whispering Gallery in St Paul's Cathedral had not been to university classes for two months.

James Jorge De Sousa Stayton, from Herefordshire and known as JJ, died in the London cathedral when he fell 100ft from the gallery at 4pm on April 1.

But two months before his death JJ had stopped attending lectures and classes at Queen Mary University of London and his family say they were not warned.

James Jorge De Sousa Stayton, from Herefordshire and known as JJ, died in the London cathedral when he fell 100ft from the gallery at 4pm on April 1

James Jorge De Sousa Stayton, from Herefordshire and known as JJ, died in the London cathedral when he fell 100ft from the gallery at 4pm on April 1

JJ died from multiple injuries, including a 'severe head injury' after falling from the gallery, which is a 259 step climb from ground level, an inquest heard

JJ died from multiple injuries, including a 'severe head injury' after falling from the gallery, which is a 259 step climb from ground level, an inquest heard

Sapphire De Sousa Stayton, JJ's sister, said: 'We learned, following his death, that JJ has not been going to university for at least two months, isolating himself from everyone.

'Despite communications with the university, they were unable to inform us of these changes in his attendance.

'Had we known, (or another trusted individual, chosen by the student) it is possible something could have been done to help him.'

The viewing gallery, which is popular with tourists who have to climb 257 steps to gain access, was due to close to sightseers at 4pm

The viewing gallery, which is popular with tourists who have to climb 257 steps to gain access, was due to close to sightseers at 4pm

JJ died from multiple injuries, including a 'severe head injury' after falling from the gallery, which is a 259 step climb from ground level, an inquest heard.  

At the time of Mr De Sousa Stayton's death the Cathedral closed for the rest of the day. A video posted on Twitter showed emergency services arriving at the venue as tourists waited outside. 

On her fundraising page for mental health charity Rowing Together for Healthy Minds, Ms Stayton said her brother had been 'struggling' with his mental health but kept the extent of it hidden from his friends and

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