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Ashlie Blakey

Police appeal as man goes missing after leaving shift at hospital

Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a man who went missing after finishing his shift at a hospital in Wigan.

Mohamud left Wigan hospital - The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary - at around 8pm on Monday (August 1). He did not return to work for his shift the next day, police said.

Officers believe he caught the 10.27am train from Wigan station to Glasgow that morning. Mohamud was last seen wearing a grey, zipped hooded jacket, a bright blue scrubs-style t-shirt, dark blue baggy trousers and black trainers.

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He is described as being a black male, with a thick, black beard and a buzz haircut. He is between 5ft 7in and 6ft tall and is of slim build with broad shoulders.

Police shared a picture of Mohamud on social media as part of an appeal. An officer wrote: "MISSING | Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Mohamud from #Wigan and want to make sure he is safe and well.

"Mohamud finished his shift at Wigan Hospital and did not return to work the next day. Officers believe Mohamud got on the 10:27 train at Wigan station which goes to #Glasgow."

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting log number 1135 of 02/08/2022 or gmp.police.uk.

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