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Russell Joslin death: BBC bosses 'could have done more' Russell Joslin death: BBC bosses 'could have done more'
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The father of a BBC journalist who apparently killed himself has called for an inquiry into how his complaints about alleged harassment were handled.The father of a BBC journalist who apparently killed himself has called for an inquiry into how his complaints about alleged harassment were handled.
Russell Joslin, 50, a reporter for BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, died in hospital on Monday.Russell Joslin, 50, a reporter for BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, died in hospital on Monday.
He was first admitted there after being hit by a bus on Friday.
His father Peter said his son, who had mental health problems over the past six months, should have received more help from BBC managers.His father Peter said his son, who had mental health problems over the past six months, should have received more help from BBC managers.
The BBC is yet to comment. The BBC said it would ensure the family's concerns were addressed.
South Warwickshire radio reporter Russell Joslin was hit by a bus on Friday morning and was admitted to Warwick General Hospital.
He died from asphyxiation on Monday afternoon.
'Plenty of opportunities'
Peter Joslin, a former chief constable at Warwickshire Police, said he did "not blame the BBC but management did not save him".Peter Joslin, a former chief constable at Warwickshire Police, said he did "not blame the BBC but management did not save him".
He said the allegations surrounded complaints his son made about harassment by a female colleague. He said the allegations surrounded complaints his son made about sexual harassment by a female colleague.
Mr Joslin said there had been "plenty of opportunities" for managers at the BBC to intervene after his son complained, but "nothing had been done to help him". Peter Joslin said there had been "plenty of opportunities" for managers at the BBC to intervene after his son complained, but "nothing had been done to help him".
The woman accused of harassing Mr Joslin said there was never a complaint against her and she denied any wrong-doing. He said the alleged sexual harassment took place five years ago.
She said she was asked by managers to try to help Mr Joslin. The woman accused of harassing Russell Joslin said there was never a complaint against her and she denied any wrong-doing.
An inquest into his death was due to be opened and adjourned on Thursday afternoon. His funeral is due to be held on Wednesday. She said she was asked by managers to try to help him.
An inquest into the reporter's death was opened and adjourned at the Leamington Justice Centre on Thursday afternoon. His funeral is due to be held on Wednesday.
A BBC spokesperson said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with Russell Joslin's family at this sad time.
"This is a difficult time for everyone who knew him. The BBC is committed to working constructively with the family to ensure that their concerns are vigorously addressed.
"It would not be appropriate to comment further until the facts are established."