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According to Scotland Yard: Formal identification has now taken place and the body has been confirmed as that of 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye. Richard went missing from his home in Ladbroke Grove on Monday, March 22. He was reported missing on Wednesday, March 24. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers are currently treating his death as unexplained and detectives do not believe there was any third party involvement.
The post mortem did not find any evidence of physical trauma or assault.
Detective Superintendent Danny Gosling, Head of the Met s Central West Public Protection Unit, said, My deepest sympathies go out to Richard s family at this incredibly difficult time. This was not the outcome that any of us had hoped for and we will ensure that his grieving family are well-supported by specially trained officers.
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