Police search for man who escaped from mental health facility in Ilford

Kanya Ntuli, 35, was last seen on Friday (credit: Met Police)

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who escaped from a mental health facility in Ilford.

Kanya Ntuli was last seen at around 7.20am on Friday, 1 November where he left Goodmayes Hospital.

The 35-year-old is described as a black man, 6ft tall, medium build and last known to be wearing a grey jacket, blue/green t-shirt, black trousers and black trainers.

Kanya has links to Hackney, Walthamstow, Chingford and the River Lea areas.

Police are appealing for help in trying to find Kanya Ntuli (credit: Met Police)

The Metropolitan Police said: “While our investigation to locate Kanya continues, we are appealing to the public to help locate him.

“We are concerned for his wellbeing and if seen, we are advising people to call police rather than approach him.

“If seen, please call 999 immediately, quoting CAD 3125/1Nov.”