The metropolitan police have confirmed that the body found in a lake at Epping forest in Essex has been identified as missing teenager Richard Okorogheye.
Police have also said they do not believe a 3rd party is involved but are continuing investigations.
His family has been notified.
This brings to a sad end weeks of investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Richard who left his house in Ladbroke Grove area of North London and ended up on a street in Essex.
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