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Roebuck's suicide

One of the most respected cricket commentators and writers Peter Roebuck took over the questioning of sexual abuse charges after police committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of the hotel. British-born 55-year-old Roebuck was captain of Somerset in the 1980s.
Neak South African police statement said, "The incident happened Saturday night local time the night at nine fifteen. The cause of suicide is being investigated and legal action has been the case. " Is expected that he himself committed suicide after being accused of sexual harassment. Is believed that the time he jumped from the hotel at that time there was a police officer in his room.He was brought to the hotel immediately after the jump but he was declared dead.
Roebuck, who has written for newspapers in India, Australasia and the host country had come to cover the Test series. The former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer during the World Cup in West Indies in 2007 to his hotel room died in mysterious circumstances. Woolmer's death is also sometimes referred to as murders and suicides. His death is a mystery never solved.
Local police said in a statement issued by the British-born 55-year-old committed suicide Roebuck. He captained Somerset in the 1980s."The conditions attached to the incident is being investigated. Case is being investigated. " Roebuck Australians Broadcasting Corporation radio commentator for the Australians - South Africa series were covered. He also wrote for newspapers Fayrfeks of Oz. Conditions attached to his suicide have not been clear, but such reports that the Southern Sun Hotel Newlands return after dinner to the local police had spoken to him. The hotel also issued a statement saying, "Southern Sun Newlands incident is still under full police investigation."
Roebuck was born in March 1956 to six and their parents were teachers. He studied Law at Cambridge and author before becoming 335 first-class cricket matches. Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1988, Roebuck year are first-class matches at an average of 37.27 17 558 runs with 33 centuries. He also led the team of England suffered defeat at the hands of the Netherlands. Roebuck in 1991 retired from top-level cricket. Roebuck's death as well as the process has also begun to pay his respects. Fuzzy Herald managing sports editor Ian said: "Peter was the best writer, the poet was like a cricket-loving Australians." "It was a unique person who definitely will miss." ABC's program chief Craig Norenbergs grandstand sports news of the death of Roebuck "extremely sad news dubbed. "The great journalist in addition to the commentary team were integral to the grandstand."Roebuck wrote several books on the game and was known for his frank comments.