Police have warned the public not to approach a “violent” man who escaped while on release from a mental health facility in east London, and remains missing.
Balasankar Narayanan was on escorted leave with staff from a facility in Ilford, when he absconded on Monday.
Issuing an appeal for help tracing him, Scotland Yard said on Friday it believes Narayanan has since been travelling using the rail network, adding he “could potentially be anywhere in the country”.
The 35-year-old was wearing a plain navy blue tracksuit with black trainers when he fled on Monday.
He has links across London, notably Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police have made extensive enquiries to locate Narayan and those enquiries are ongoing.
“We suspect he may be using the rail network and urge any staff and travellers to report any sightings of him immediately. He could potentially be anywhere in the country.
“Balasankar Narayanan can be violent – if you see him please don’t approach him, but call police immediately ref 22MIS009098.”
