IOPC launch investigation into Mets handling of Richard Okorogheye case

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IOPC launch investigation into Met's handling of Richard Okorogheye case

The IOPC is investigating complaints by Richard Okorogheye's mother about the way the Met handled reports that her son was missing, and whether the family's race was a factor.

Richard Okorogheye body was found after going missing from his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area of west London

Date - 26th April 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Mr Okorogheye, who was 19-years-old, was reported missing from Ladbroke Grove, west London, by his mother, Evidence Joel, on Tuesday 23 March. She made further calls to the Met the following day. Mr Okorogheye’s body was discovered in Epping...

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