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Urgent hunt for man who 'could be contagious' as he disappears from UK hospital

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Police have told the public not to approach him but to call 999

The Mirror🏁 first to report5 hrs ago

Dean Hesketh has not been seen since leaving the Royal Preston Hospital and there is increasing concern for him with people told not to approach.