London man charged with manslaughter in case that links alleged domestic abuse to suicide

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahMarch 6, 2026 at 11:31 PM

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A London man, Seyhan Assaf, has been charged with manslaughter and coercive or controlling behavior in connection to the 2020 death of Gillian Morand. Morand's death, which occurred in Bexley, was ruled a suicide after an inquest. Following the inquest, allegations of domestic abuse against Morand surfaced, prompting a police investigation. Authorities allege Assaf abused Morand over a significant period, contributing to her death in March 2020. The Metropolitan Police are seeking information from anyone who had contact with Morand in the decade before her death. Assaf is scheduled to appear at Bromley magistrates court.

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