Lancashire Police search for missing man with links to Blackpool who may have contagious health condition
“We ask that if you see Dean you don’t approach him, as he may have a contagious health condition.”
A man, 51, who may have a contagious health condition has gone missing after leaving hospital.
Police are searching for Dean Hesketh, who has links to Blackpool and was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11.16am on Tuesday.
If he is seen, police are asking people not to approach him.
A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries to locate Dean are ongoing, and we are growing increasingly concerned for him.
“Dean is 5ft 4in with black hair and blue eyes and is of a slim build.
“He was last seen wearing the clothing you can see him in in this footage – a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers and a Lyle and Scott jumper.
“He was also wearing a blue surgical face mask.
“Dean has links to Preston, Penwortham and Blackpool.
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“We ask that if you see Dean you don’t approach him, as he may have a contagious health condition.
“If you do see Dean it’s really important that you get in touch with us on 999 as soon as you can, so that we can make sure he is safe.
“If you have information or footage that could help us find him please call 101 quoting log 1051 of 28th July .”