UPDATE: High-risk patient who absconded from Glasgow psychiatric hospital found. Read more here.
A high risk patient is being hunted by police after absconding from a psychiatric hospital.
John McLean failed to return to Leverndale Hospital on Wednesday.
He is described as being a white, 5ft 5in in height, with heavy build and thinning hair, which is short and dark brown/grey in colour.
Mr McLean was wearing grey jogging trousers, a blue and white t-shirt, red slip on shoes and a Fitbit.
A spokesman said: "We are keen to trace this man as soon as possible.
"The patient is being treated as a high risk and the public are advised not to approach him."
Anyone who has any information regarding Mr McLean's whereabouts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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