Public warned 'do not approach' missing man last seen leaving Newham hospital
The public was been warned not to approach a missing man last seen leaving a hospital in Newham. Anyone who sees him is being asked to call 999 at the first instance.
Kenneth, who uses a wheelchair, was last spotted leaving Newham University Hospital, in Plaistow, at 6.20pm yesterday (Monday, May 26). He was last seen wearing a grey Lonsdale hoodie, black jeans and jacket.
Police have warned the public not to approach him and instead to call 999 if they spot him.
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#MISSING | Kenneth was last seen leaving Newham University Hospital in Plaistow at 6.20pm on 26 May. He was wearing a grey Lonsdale hoodie, black jeans and jacket. He uses a wheelchair.If you see him, please do not approach him, but call 999 quoting CAD 252/26May. pic.twitter.com/04HITSRQIu
— Newham MPS | North East BCU (@MPSNewham) May 27, 2025
A spokesperson for Newham MPS posted to X: "Kenneth was last seen leaving Newham University Hospital in Plaistow at 6.20pm on 26 May. He was wearing a grey Lonsdale hoodie, black jeans and jacket.
"He uses a wheelchair. If you see him, please do not approach him, but call 999 quoting CAD 252/26May."
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