Urgent appeal to trace patient

POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to trace a missing man who was last seen leaving a hospital.

Mark Andrew Nicol, 30, who currently has both legs in plaster casts and is using crutches to get around, has not been seen since leaving York Hospital at about 11.20am on Sunday. He is white, about 5ft 7ins, of medium build, with short brown hair.

North Yorkshire Police officers are concerned for his welfare as he has health issues and there are worries for his well-being. It is thought he may be in the York or Selby area.

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