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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. |
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 said it would ensure the family's concerns were addressed. | The BBC said it would ensure the family's concerns were addressed. |
The radio reporter was hit by a bus on Friday morning and was admitted to Warwick General Hospital. | |
He died from asphyxiation on Monday afternoon. | He died from asphyxiation on Monday afternoon. |
'Plenty of opportunities' | 'Plenty of opportunities' |
Peter Joslin, a former chief constable of 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 sexual harassment by a female colleague. | He said the allegations surrounded complaints his son made about sexual harassment by a female colleague. |
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". | 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". |
He said the alleged sexual harassment took place five years ago. | He said the alleged sexual harassment took place five years ago. |
The former policeman said he felt more should have been done to pick up the problems as his son was clearly quite distressed. | |
The woman accused of harassing the reporter said there was never a complaint against her and she denied any wrong-doing. | |
She said she was asked by managers to try to help him. | She said she was asked by managers to try to help him. |
Russell Joslin, who had lived in Kenilworth, had been a journalist for most of his working life, reporting mainly in the Midlands. | |
He had worked for the BBC in Coventry and Birmingham and had also worked as a freelance reporter for national newspapers including the Sun and Daily Mirror. | |
'Amazing creative talent' | |
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire's news editor Sue Curtis, who had known the reporter for nearly 20 years, said he had brought "considerable talents to the BBC". | |
She said he had "an amazing creative talent". | |
His colleagues are being offered counselling by the BBC. | |
An inquest into the reporter's death was opened and adjourned at the Leamington Justice Centre earlier. 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. | 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. | "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." | "It would not be appropriate to comment further until the facts are established." |