POLICE have said a man who vanished from a Glasgow hospital went to London.

David Gibson was last seen by staff at Stobhill Hospital on Thursday, October 13 at around 10pm.

He travelled by taxi from Stobhill Hospital to Buchanan Street Bus Station.

Police say they now know he travelled to Central Station and boarded the sleeper train where he is believed to have arrived in London on Friday, October 14 at around 7am.

David is described as white, 5ft 8ins, with a medium build, brown bushy hair with a receding hair line and blue eyes with a noticeable squint to his left eye.

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

David Gibson has previously gone missing on a number of occasions before. He routinely takes medication and there is mounting concern for his well-being given the length of time which has passed.

Inspector Janie Thomson-Goldie, who is responsible for community policing across Maryhill, said: "Officers are continuing enquiries to trace David Gibson safe and well.

"We have been linking in with public transport operators and colleagues in the British Transport Police to assist in tracing David.

"Through the assistance of BTP officers we now have a sighting of David disembarking at Euston Station in London.

“We do not yet know if London was his final destination, but we are continuing to engage with partner agencies to trace David safe and well.

“His family are anxious to see David back safe and well. If anyone has seen David Gibson or has any information or knowledge as to his whereabouts, please contact officers via 101. I would also appeal to David directly and ask if he reads this appeal to please make contact and let us know that you are okay."