He’s my oxygen, he’s my crown. Evidence Joel previously told Sky News: “All he said to me was, 'Mummy, I'm going to see my friend'. We just want to know that you’re okay. None of Richard’s friends saw him that night or any night since he disappeared. Mum Evidence Joel had returned home from a nursing shift and assumed her son was in his room. dailystar.co.uk - Richard Okorogheye, 19, from Ladbroke Grove, Kensington went missing over two weeks ago. The 19 … A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. In a previously confirmed sighting that same evening, Mr Okorogheye was seen boarding the 23 bus southbound in Ladbroke Grove at 8.44pm. "I’ve looked back, reflected back, but there’s nothing to obviously show that Richard was unhappy.". Richard's family are being supported by specially- trained officers and kept updated with developments. When asked by Sky News if he had perhaps met someone online, Evidence said "most definitely" and said previously that Richard would often be playing on his Playstation. “For anyone reading this, we are desperately missing our son. "Somehow knew his aspirations, his interests, so he confided in that person, built confidence and trust.". The worried mum of a missing teen says he was talking to someone while playing video games on his PlayStation 5 and she fears he may have been groomed online. All times AEST (GMT +10). After a locksmith helped her gain entry to the bedroom, she found Richard missing with his wallet, bus pass and bank card left behind. Ms Joel added: "We didn’t give up hope but the conclusion is not what we expected. It was only when she knocked on his door after cooking his favourite dinner that she realised something was wrong. Sickle cell is something you are born with and is a serious lifelong condition that needs long-term treatment. Definitely. Maybe the person gave him confidence. Richard was last seen on March 22 in Kensington. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. Helpless, and also, sorry to use this word, but I feel useless. She continued: "Definitely, he was talking to someone. After a locksmith helped her gain entry to the bedroom, she found Richard missing with his wallet, bus pass and bank card left behind. He is the reason I wake up each morning and breathe. CCTV footage shows he was wearing all black and had a black satchel bag with a white Adidas logo, worn across his lower back. She said he heard him laughing and that he was “very happy” when he played his games. I can’t even describe the feeling. Ms Joel said he didn't take his medication, wallet or jacket. Omid joined the appeal for information, tweeting: "I can’t imagine what his mother and family must be going through right now. The footage was captured in Loughton, in the southeast of England, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 23. The mum of missing student Richard Okorogheye says her life has become a "complete nightmare" following his disappearance as she urges her son to return home. View our online Press Pack. If you know anything or know where he might be, please come forward and speak to the police.”. If you know anything or know where he might be, please come forward and speak to the police.”. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited conditions that sees red blood cells die early, leaving a shortage in supply of healthy red cells. Richard's mum Evidence Joel has called for him to come home. 15 Specialist police divers have been searching lakes and ponds in Epping Forest for missing teenager Richard Okorogheye Credit: PA Picture: Sean Conway/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images. As someone with sickle cell disease, Mr Okorogheye would only leave the house to go to hospital for regular blood transfusions for his condition. Evidence Joel said that Richard "didn't take a jacket" when he left the house, which is "extremely worrying" given his health condition. "We aren’t angry at you. Now police have released new CCTV images of Richard. He was reported missing two days later. "Enquiries are under way to identify the body. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was “struggling to cope” with lockdown, The Sun reports. A Met spokesman said: “Richard’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and kept updated with developments. I was shocked and sad to hear of the death of Richard Okorogheye, an Oxford Brookes student. Kate Garraway has revealed she's got "fears" over her children's safety. She previously told Sky News: “All he said to me was, ‘Mummy, I’m going to see my friend’. Check out new pictures of Richard … “I trusted him, I had no doubt or no reason to ask him further questions. 3. A student suddenly left home, saying he was “struggling to cope” with lockdown in England. He's everything to me, he's the reason why I live, the reason I exist. The 19-year-old was captured on CCTV walking towards Epping Forest hours after he left his Ladbroke Grove home. The footage was captured in Loughton in the early hours of […] Cop established that Richard took a taxi to Loughton in Essex. She said: "I'm shocked he even knows where Loughton is, as I don't even know where that place is. Police have tragically announced they have found a … Kate said on the ITV breakfast show: "It is a challenge for many parents because they've had their children at home and suddenly to let them back out again, it's a nerve-wracking time. It was thought the last footage of him was from the 23 bus southbound near his home. "There’s no obvious clue or agitation or anything that could have led to what happened. Professor Alistair Fitt said the university was "concerned for Richard’s welfare and have been working with the police in support of their enquiries over the last few days. “We aren’t angry at you. But he’s not. He’s everything to me, he’s the reason why I live, the reason I exist. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Cops have confirmed a missing 19-year-old was captured on CCTV cameras walking towards Epping Forest hours after he left his Ladbroke Grove home Richard Okorogheye told his mum he was 'struggling' with lockdown Police have cordoned off a pond in Epping Forest where a body was found in the search for Richard Okorogheye. THE mother of missing student Richard Okorogheye has revealed a body found in Epping Forest "matches Richard's description". London student Richard Okorogheye's mum Evidence Joel said police told her the description of a body found "matches his", with her son having gone missing last month Richard Okorogheye's mum has confirmed that she's been told "the body matches Richard's description". He was then captured on CCTV walking alone along Smarts Lane, Loughton towards Epping Forest at 12.39am local time on Tuesday morning. Now, his mother has a theory on what happened. "I was talking to mums of teenagers yesterday. Cops have established that Richard took a taxi to Loughton in Essex. Mum of missing boy Richard Okorogheye says fears he met someone online playing PS5 who ‘gained his trust’, Richard Okorogheye, a 22-year-old student at Oxford Brookes University, has been missing since March 22. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. Breaking News. The Northern Lights author wrote: "I was shocked and sad to hear of the death of Richard Okorogheye, an Oxford Brookes student. Richard Okorogheye's mother … Richard Okorogheye: Fears grow for missing student with sickle cell disease ''Richard Okorogheye, 19, has been shielding throughout the coronavirus pandemic because he has sickle cell disease, which affects how red blood cells work in the body. "The police are coming this morning to speak to me properly but they said the body matches Richard’s description.”. I’m … But now officers say he was seen in the area of Epping Forest hours later – and before he was reported missing. Cops remain at the scene at the Wake Valley pond. Richard Okorogheye: Missing student has chronic condition and was 'struggling to cope' with shielding, mum says. This abnormality then creates medical problems because they do not live as long as healthy blood cells and can become stuck in the blood vessels. Mum Evidence Joel still has no news on her son Richard Okorogheye’s whereabouts after weeks (Picture: Sky News/Met Police) The mother of missing 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye … Richard's mum Evidence Joel pleads for more help to find "Come home, we love you, we miss you terribly" Richard Okorogheye's mum cries for more help to find her missing son. I’m shocked he even knows where Loughton is, as I don’t even know where that place is. "I feel completely helpless. The mother of missing student Richard Okorogheye has said her life has become a "complete nightmare" in the wake of his disappearance. FEARS OVER CHILDREN'S SAFETY AS LOCKDOWN LIFTS. She told the Guardian: "He was a happy child. ", They added: "We encourage anyone who may have seen Richard, or who has any information which could help to locate Richard, to contact the police.". "I think he went to meet somebody. 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Someone that he trusted and was fond of. "Someone that he trusted and was fond of. We just want to know that you’re okay. Police said detectives were working around the clock to trace his next steps after this sighting and had begun searches in and around the forest as well as carrying out door-to-door inquiries. "Because I want to go out there, to do something to look for him, search for him, anything.". The mum of missing student Richard Okorogheye says her life has become a "complete nightmare" following his disappearance as she urges her son to return home. A missing boy’s mum fears he met someone through PlayStation 5 who “gained his trust” as cops continue to search for the missing student. “I trusted him, I had no doubt or no reason to ask him further questions. Someone that he trusted and was fond of. Richard cannot go there. "I feel desperately sorry for his mother, whose anguished waiting for news of him has ended like this.". Evidence Joel said she suspects her 19-year-old son Richard Okorogheye went to see someone he met on the internet who "built (his) confidence and trust", and vital time was lost early in the investigation as police allegedly "ignored" her. “I think he went to meet somebody. Especially at that time in the morning... someone was waiting for Richard.". Police searching for missing student Richard Okorogheye have reportedly told his mother that a body found in a pond in Epping Forest “matches his”. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. She said: “Richard, we love you and miss you very much, please can you come home. I feel desperately sorry for his mother, whose anguished waiting for news of him has ended like this. A statement issued by the Metropolitan Police last night said a body had been found in a pond in Epping Forest, Essex, by officers looking for missing London student Richard Okorogheye. The statement said: "On the afternoon of Monday, April 5, the Met was informed by colleagues from Essex Police that the body of a man had been found in a pond in Epping Forest. Detectives are keeping an open mind with regards to the incident, according to the Evening Standard. “Right now I’m empty, there is nothing to look forward to. "Right now I'm empty, there is nothing to look forward to. He's taken my breath away from me.". It was only when she knocked on his door after cooking his favourite dinner that she realised something was wrong. The teen, who attended Oxford Brookes University, said he was going out on March 22. Speaking on Sky News she said: “I’m shocked. Richard Okorogheye: Missing student has chronic condition and was 'struggling to cope' with shielding, mum says She continued: "Definitely, he was talking to … All his friends are down here. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was “struggling to cope” with lockdown.Source:Supplied, His mum believes he met somebody online.Source:Supplied, “Somehow knew his aspirations, his interests, so he confided in that person, built confidence and trust.”. Richard Okorogheye, 19, from Ladbroke Grove, Kensington went missing over two weeks ago. Mr Okorogheye left home while his mum, a nurse, was at work on the night of March 22. She said he heard him laughing and that he was "very happy" when he played his games. Richard Okorogheye has been missing since he left his family home in west London on the evening of March 22. Community nurse Ms Joel, 39, added: "The police are coming this morning to speak to me properly but they said the body matches Richard’s description.”. The mum of a missing teenager has been tragically told the description of a body found by police "matches" her son. The video was captured in the early hours of Tuesday, March 23, in Loughton, in the southeast of England. Joel told of her agony today after police announced they had found a body in the search for Richard. She told the Evening Standard: "We thought Richard would be found or would just come home. RICHARD Okorogheye's mum fears he met someone through Playstation 5 who "gained his trust" as cops continue to search for the missing student. She told the Guardian: "Richard and I have a great relationship. The mum had returned home from a nursing shift and assumed her son was in his room. Speaking on Sky News last week, MUM Evidence Joel said she feared Richard had met someone through Playstation 5 who "gained his trust". Speaking on Sky News she said: “I’m shocked. Richard Okorogheye, 19, was reported missing after informing his mother that he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. Follow our live blog below for the latest Richard Okorogheye updates... Ms Joel had previously said she feared he met someone through Playstation 5 who "gained his trust". Community nurse Evidence Joel, 39, said: "The police are coming this morning to speak to me properly but they said the body matches Richard’s description.”. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. Richard Okorogheye LIVE UPDATES: Police are appealing for help, from the public, to help find the 19-year-old Oxford University Student, in London, who has been “Richard has never done anything like this. Detective Chief Inspector Nicki Beecher, from the Met’s Area West Public Protection Unit, said: “It has now been nine days since Richard was last seen in person and we remain as committed as ever to locating him and bringing him home to his family. Officers said Richard was seen in the area of Epping Forest before he was reported missing. “Latest information suggests he was last seen in Loughton in Essex and we are now focusing our attention here, with specialist search officers from across the Met brought in to assist. Richard had been shielding due to a sickle cell disease since the pandemic took hold last year. "It's my baby, it's my treasure. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Paying tribute to her son this morning, Ms Joel said: "Richard is my moon and sun. As far as I know, he didn’t have any friends in that area. "My baby will never come home to his mummy again. Speaking to The Guardian, Mr Okorogheye's mother, Evidence Joel, said: "Every day is a nightmare for me now. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Richard Okorogheye, 19, from Ladbroke Grove, west London, has sickle cell disease and was last seen alive on March 23. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Now police have released new CCTV images of Richard. After leaving his home in Ladbroke Grove, West London, he was seen walking in Kensington, at around 8.40pm local time. Richard Okorogheye: Missing student has chronic condition and was 'struggling to cope' with shielding, mum says The mother of a missing teenager has described him as "her everything" and claims he was "struggling to cope" with shielding due to a chronic health condition. "Detectives investigating the disappearance of 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye are aware. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was “struggling to cope” with lockdown, The Sun reports. We've had so many different spectres throughout this - awful attacks, sexual assaults - and suddenly you're having debates about increasing amounts of freedom, which of course they're desperate for, and me to have. Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. The teen, who attended Oxford Brookes University, said he was going out on March 22.Source:Supplied. Richard, 19, disappeared two weeks ago after taking a taxi to Epping Forest having told his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown. Maybe the person gave him confidence.". "They have to learn to be good young adults.". “Officers remain at the scene and inquiries continue.”. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. "If you know anything, call 101 and quote 21MIS008134.". The mum of a missing teenager has been tragically told the description of a body found by police "matches" her son. She believes he is being “held against his will” as he didn’t even take a jacket or his vital medication. Ms Joel also said that Richard was a "happy child", and she could not think of a reason why he would disappear. None of Richard’s friends saw him that night or any night since he disappeared. His mother, Evidence Joel, said he left the family home in the Ladbroke Grove area on 22 March. Now police have released new CCTV images of Richard. Especially at that time in the morning … someone was waiting for Richard.”. The worried mum of missing student Richard Okorogheye has shared the "complete nightmare" her life has become since the disappearance of her son. Mr Okorogheye left his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area of west London on the evening of Monday March 22, and was reported missing two days later. Mr Okorogheye, 19, who … Definitely. The GMB presenter was discussing the worry she feels after police found a body in the hunt for Richard Okorogheye. 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Mum of missing student Richard Okorogheye says 'every day is a nightmare' Metropolitan Police Richard Okorogheye disappeared nearly two weeks ago and his mum is … “Our officers are working extremely hard to piece together the facts in order to build a picture of Richard’s movements on the evening of Monday March 22. The Vice- Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, where Richard was a student, has appealed to students to help find him. “It’s my baby, it’s my treasure. People with the disease produce unusually shaped red blood cells. The writer, who helped pen biography Finding Freedom about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, said he "can’t imagine" what Richard Okorogheye's family must be going through. The mum of a student who has been missing for more than a week has said he may have met someone he knew online who had ‘built his trust’. Philip Pullman has paid tribute to Richard Okorogheye after a body was found in Epping Forest. ", ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Richard cannot go there. “Our inquiries also continue in the Ladbroke Grove, W10 area where local officers have been carrying out search patrols and also community patrols to gather information from local residents.”. MUM RETURNED FROM SHIFT TO FIND RICHARD HAD GONE. She said: “Richard, we love you and miss you very much, please can you come home. Police teams on horseback search an area in Epping Forest. ", NONE OF RICHARD'S FRIENDS SAW HIM THAT NIGHT. He had been shielding due to a sickle cell disease since the pandemic took hold last year. Mum Evidence Joel previously said she believes he is being "held against his will" as he didn't even take a jacket or his vital medication. Richard Okorogheye: Police make direct appeal to missing student after he went missing from west London. ", BODY 'MATCHES RICHARD'S DESCRIPTION', MUM CONFIRMS. Police have been searching Epping Forest for five days. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Richard, who has sickle cell disease, left his family home in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London on the evening of March 22. . Now police have released new CCTV images of Richard. This story originally appeared in The Sun and has bee reproduced with permission. They were also working alongside specialist search teams and colleagues from Essex Police. Ms Joel today spoke of her agony after police announced they had found a body in the search for Richard. Evidence Joel told of her agony today after police announced they had found a body in the search for Richard. Richard's latest CCTV videos have been released by police. Meghan Markle's pal Omid Scobie has shared an appeal for Richard. Richard Okorogheye left his family … Richard Okorogheye, 19, vanished after telling his mum he was “struggling to cope” with lockdown, The Sun reports. 3. He's my oxygen, he's my crown. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)Source:Getty Images, “For anyone reading this, we are desperately missing our son. Richard Okorogheye's mum has confirmed that she's been told "the body matches Richard's description". Now his mum has been told a body found in a pond in Epping … Richard Okorogheye, 19, told his mum he was "struggling to cope" with lockdown and had been shielding due to a sickle cell disease. She continued: “Definitely, he was talking to someone. "Officers remain at the scene and enquiries continue. “I was surprised to hear he was seen in Loughton and Epping Forest. Richard’s mum Evidence Joel has called for him to come home. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For other inquiries Contact Us. 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