Police are concerned for the welfare of a North East man who was last seen leaving a hospital.
The man, 61, was last seen leaving the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead at around 6.50pm on Monday (March 28) and spoke briefly to a family member on the phone.
However, he has not been seen or heard from since and police are growing “increasingly concerned” for his welfare.
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Searches are ongoing to find him and ensure that he is safe and well.
Police are now asking anybody who thinks they may have seen him to get in touch.
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Police believe he is wearing a black parker coat with fur around the hood and black trainers.
He is believed to be unsteady on his feet and may have facial bruising following a recent fall.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Anyone who has seen him, is asked to call 101 immediately quoting log NP-20230327-1258.”
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