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Student Found Dead in Park: Mental Health Services Under Scrutiny
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Fakhar Zaman, 29, found dead in Cardiff park woodlands.
- Inquest probes mental health services' handling of his struggles.
- Coroner records suicide verdict, noting delays in care.
A 29-year-old international student, Fakhar Zaman, was found deceased in woodland in Maindy Park, Cardiff. An inquest heard that Zaman was experiencing significant grief following his mother's death and stress related to his university studies. His brother alleged negligence by mental health services.
Zaman had engaged with various services, including university counselling, his GP, and emergency mental health lines, reporting suicidal thoughts and two previous attempts. However, he was not considered an immediate risk, with some service providers noting he presented as anxious but capable and aware of help-seeking resources.
The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide, noting delays in mental health appointments, particularly a two-month wait for a face-to-face consultation. While acknowledging these delays, the coroner concluded it was not definitively proven that they would have altered the tragic outcome.
