Blackpool Police issue major update on hunt for man with contagious health condition
By Vanessa Sims
Published 2nd Aug 2026, 10:42 GMT
In the appeal for Mr Hesketh, who has links to Blackpool, officers urged members of the public ‘not to approach him’.
Police have issues an update on a search for a missing 51-year-old man thought to have a contagious health condition.
Officers in Blackpool issued an appeal to help find Dean Hesketh last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11.16am on Tuesday.
In the appeal for Mr Hesketh, who has links to Blackpool, officers urged members of the public ‘not to approach him’.
A spokesman from Blackpool Police said: “Earlier this week we asked for your help to find missing Dean Hesketh.
“He's now been found.
“Thank you for your help.”