Body found in Epping Forest lake confirmed as Richard Okorogheye - Wharfedale Observer

Police have confirmed the body of a man found in a lake in Epping Forest, Essex, is that of missing 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye.

Mr Okorogheye went missing after leaving his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area of west London on the evening of Monday March 22.

Following a post-mortem examination on Wednesday, police said the body has been confirmed as that of Mr Okorogheye.

She wrote on Twitter: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Richard Okorogheye.

As someone with sickle cell disease, Mr Okorogheye would only leave the house to go to hospital for regular blood transfusions for his condition.

Published On: Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:31:37 GMT