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Sarah Vesty

Frantic search launched for vulnerable missing Scot who vanished overnight from Edinburgh hospital

Police are appealing for help to find a vulnerable man who has been reported missing from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

John Tant was last seen at around 4.20pm on Friday in the Morningside Road area of the capital.

Concern for the 23-year-old’s safety is growing and officers are now appealing for help from members of the public to find him.

John is described as white, around 5ft 6in tall and has slim build with short, light brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a navy jacket, a cream zipped jumper, navy tracksuit bottoms and a grey beanie hat.

Inspector Keith Mailer, of Howdenhall Police Station, said: "We are very concerned for John's safety and wellbeing.

"Our Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries in a bid to trace him and I am now looking for assistance from the public.

"If you believe you have seen John, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2446 of 25 September."

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