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Vulnerable Edinburgh patient without medication missing from psychiatric hospital

Concerns are growing for a vulnerable Edinburgh patient who has been reported missing from a psychiatric hospital.

Police in Edinburgh and Midlothian are appealing for information to trace Paul Taylor, who has been reported missing from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. The 34-year-old was last seen around 11pm on Wednesday, August 10, in John Street, Penicuik.

There is growing concern for Paul as he requires regular medication and left without any supplies.

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He is described as being 5 feet 7 inches (170cm) tall, with a slim build, close-cropped dark hair and tattoos on his neck. He was last seen wearing an orange and grey t-shirt, orange shorts and a medical moonboot on one leg. It’s possible he’s since changed.

If anyone has any information or thinks they may have seen Paul please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4229 of 10 August 2022.

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