Police have launched an appeal to find a vulnerable man after he walked out of a hospital in Barley Lane, Goodmayes, yesterday morning.

Jason Mills, 28, from Redbridge, was last seen at in the Leytonstone area at 2pm and is in need of medical treatment.

Officers described Jason as ‘vulnerable’ and said they are concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

He is described as black, about 5’8’, with short black hair.

When he was last seen he was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a grey top. He has a bandage on his left hand.

Members of the public are advised not to approach him but call 999 if they see him.

Anyone who has information on Jason’s whereabouts should call 101, quoting reference 2779/18FEB16.