Urgent hunt for man with ‘contagious condition’ after he suddenly disappeared from hospital

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The video leverages high-stakes, urgent news content that triggers immediate public interest and safety concerns, encouraging viewers to watch and share.

Summary

This video reports on an urgent police search for a missing man who may have a contagious condition after he left a hospital. It includes CCTV footage of the individual and advises the public to call emergency services if he is spotted.

Structure

1Headline announcing the urgent search
2CCTV footage of the missing man
3Details about the hospital and the man's condition
4Police warning and call to action

Call to action

call 999 if you see him

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Urgent hunt for man with ‘contagious condition’ after he suddenly disappeared from hospital Lancashire Police Getty The Sun

Transcript

An urgent search has been launched for a man who may have a contagious condition after he suddenly disappeared from a hospital. CCTV released by Lancashire Police shows Dean Hesketh leaving Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday wearing a face mask. Members of the public are warned not to approach Dean if they spot him as cops believe he could have a contagious condition. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said to call 999 if you see him.

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An urgent search has been launched for a man who “may have a contagious condition” after he disappeared from a hospital in Lancashire - as cops urge ‘call 999’. Read the full story above. #Search #MissingPatient #Lancashire #Contagious #UKNews