A 'devil worshipper' who killed his cousin has absconded from an open mental health hospital.
Mosa Abid, 22, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in June 2017 after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his cousin on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Police say he absconded earlier today while receiving out-patient treatment at Homerton Hospital in Hackney, east London.
At the time of his detention, it was reported that Abid was a "self-confessed devil worshipper".
He reportedly wrote a rambling letter to Satan before carrying out the attack on Moamen Settarr on October 15, 2016, My London reports.
Abid, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia as well as autism, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
As police appeal for help in finding him today, they have warned the public not to approach him.
A statement from the Met Police says: "Police are appealing for assistance in tracing a man who has absconded from lawful custody while receiving out-patient treatment at Homerton Hospital in Hackney.
"Mosa Abid, 22, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in June 2017 having pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his cousin on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
"He made off from Homerton hospital at 11.40hrs on Thursday, 10 October.
"He is described as tall and thin, wearing spectacles which are damaged on both sides.
"He was wearing a dark suit and a black Puffa style hooded jacket.
"Members of the public are advised not to approach Abid, who has connections to the Wembley and Northolt areas."
Anyone who may have seen him should call 999 quoting CAD 2866/oct10
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