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A search is underway after a man went missing from Royal Preston Hospital.
Michael Tomlinson, 46, was last seen close to Royal Preston Hospital on 22 June.
Police said that the investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing but at this stage they need to appeal to the public for help.
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Tomlinson walks using a crutch and has links to Preston, Blackpool and Nottingham.
A spokesperson for police said: “Since he was reported missing, enquiries have been ongoing offline to locate Michael, but we are now asking for your help.
“He is 6ft 3in, slim build, brown hair and a dark full beard.
“He was last seen wearing grey Nike 110s with a green tick, black and grey joggers, which may be ripped, a grey top with white writing, grey hoodie, black baseball cap with a Yankee sign, carrying a large black and red rucksack.”
If you see him, you can call police on 999. If you have any other information regarding his whereabouts, you can use 101.
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