22 June 2023 12:50 Appear to trace man who has absconded from care facility in Redbridge 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.

Police in Redbridge are appealing for help from the public to trace a wanted man.

Balasankar Narayanan absconded from staff and his care facility in Ilford on Sunday, 18 June 2023.

He is believed to be wearing a t-shirt, black jacket and black tracksuit bottoms. He is 5ft 5in tall, bald, of medium build.

The 35-year-old has links across London, notably Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands.

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.

Police have made extensive enquiries to locate Narayan and those enquiries are ongoing.

Balasankar Narayanan can be violent – if you see him please don’t approach him, but call police immediately ref 23MIS020184