A man who went missing from a hospital in Darlington four days ago and caught a train to Edinburgh Waverley, has since been found in the St Leonards area of Edinburgh.
Michael Errington, who has previously served 18 years in prison for manslaughter, left The Priory Hospital, in Middleton St George, Darlington, at around 8am on Saturday, April 27 on approved leave from the premises and did not return.
He caught two buses to Newcastle train station where he boarded a train to Edinburgh. The train arrived into Edinburgh Waverley station at 2.38pm on Saturday where he was captured on CCTV getting off the train.
He then left the station via the Princes Street exit and turned left towards the castle.
The 51-year-old has been living at the secure mental health hospital for the past nine years after serving 18 years in prison for manslaughter.
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Mr Errington is on medication, which officers believe he has not taken since Saturday - without it he can become aggressive and unpredictable.
Temporary Superintendent Catherine Clarke, from Durham Constabulary, said:
“These are our last known sightings of Michael. Due to his mental health issues, which can become exacerbated when he hasn’t taken his medication, we believe he may pose a risk to the public.
“Therefore, we would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him but to call us immediately on 999.”
This afternoon (30 April), Edinburgh Police reported that they have traced Mr Errington to the St Leonard's area of Edinburgh, and there is no longer any risk to the public.
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