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Missing man who ‘may have contagious condition’ last seen leaving hospital

Preston Police have launched an appeal to locate a missing man who may have a contagious health condition.

Authorities released CCTV on Thursday (30 July) showing Dean Hesketh, 51, leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11:16am on 28th July.

Mr Hesketh also uses the names Tim, Dean or Anthony Gledhill, police said.

He is described as 5ft 4in tall with black hair and blue eyes and of a slim build. He was last seen wearing the clothing in this footage – a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers and a Lyle and Scott jumper, and a blue face mask.

Police say enquiries to locate Mr Hesketh are ongoing, and they are growing increasingly concerned for him. Anyone who sees Mr Hesketh should get in touch with police on 999 as soon as possible.

Anyone who has information or footage that could help police find him is asked to call 101 quoting log 1051 of 28th July.