Man missing from Lancashire hospital 'could be contagious' warn police

NewsUK NewsLancashireDean Hesketh was last seen leaving hospital on Tuesday09:51, 31 Jul 2026Police have warned the public not to approach a man with a unnamed health condition who may be contagious after he went missing from a Lancashire hospital.‌Dean Hesketh, 51, was last seen leaving the Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, at 11:16am. He also goes by the names Tim, Dean, or Anthony Gledhill.‌Dean is described as being 5ft 4in of slim build with black hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers and a Lyle and Scott jumper.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHe was also last seen wearing a surgical mask. He has links to Preston, Penwortham and Blackpool.‌Enquiries are ongoing to find