Urgent appeal to trace missing man, 80, last seen at hospital

Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a missing man who was last seen at a hospital. Brendan, aged 80, was sighted at North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall, at about 2pm on Wednesday (May 24).

Officers have said they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for Brendan, whose surname was not given, as a photo of him was shared in a public appeal.

He is described as being a 5ft 8 white man, of medium build, with grey hair and a tan. He was said to have been wearing a black fleece jumper with Hollingwood Park written on it, along with blue jeans and black shoes.

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Appealing for the public's help, Greater Manchester Police wrote: "Can you help police find a missing man from North Manchester Brendan (aged 80) was last seen at around 2pm at North Manchester General Hospital on Wednesday 24 May 2023.

"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Brendan and want to make sure he is safe and well."

Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 1197 or 101.