Police have launched an appeal to trace a vulnerable man who has gone missing from Stobhill hospital.

David Gibson, 52, went missing from the hospital on Thursday 13 at around 10pm.

He travelled by taxi from Stobhill hospital to Buchanan Street bus station where he made enquiries regarding buses to Aberdeen.

David was last seen on CCTV at 11pm walking on North Hanover Street in the general direction of George Square.

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He is described as white, 5’8”, with a medium build, brown bushy hair with a receding hair line and blue eyes with a noticeable squint on his left eye.

The last time he was seen, he was wearing a three-quarter length dark jacket, brown cardigan with blue and white chequered shirt, blue trousers and brown shoes.

The 52-year-old has previously gone missing before and routinely takes medication. There is increasing concern for his well-being given the length of time which has passed.

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Inspector Janie Thomson-Goldie, who is responsible for community policing across Maryhill, said today:

“Our concern for David Gibson is growing given the amount of time which has passed. On previous occasions David has travelled to Edinburgh and as far as Brighton. We have been linking in with public transport operators and colleagues in the British Transport Police to help trace David safe and well.

“If anyone has seen David Gibson or has any information or knowledge as to his whereabouts, please contact officers at Maryhill Police Office on 101."