On the afternoon of Monday, 5 April, the Met was informed by colleagues from Essex...

Published: 6:28 pm April 5, 2021
Updated: 6:05 am October 8, 2025
Police Find Body Of Richard Okorogheye In Epping Forest

On the afternoon of Monday, 5 April, the Met was informed by colleagues from Essex Police that the body of a man had been found in a pond in Epping Forest.

Enquiries are underway to identify the body.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye are aware. Richard’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and kept updated with developments.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries continue.

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