Michael Errington: Killer missing from secure hospital
Michael Errington: Missing killer found in Edinburgh
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A killer has gone missing from a secure hospital.
A killer has been found four days after going missing from a secure hospital.
Michael Errington, 51, "can become aggressive and unpredictable" without his medication, Durham Police said.
Michael Errington, 51, left Priory Hospital in Middleton St George, near Darlington, at 08:00 BST on 27 April.
He left Priory Hospital in Middleton St George, near Darlington, at 08:00 BST on 27 April and officers believe he has not taken medication since.
He was found by police in the St Leonards area of Edinburgh at about 14:30.
Errington, who had been at the hospital for nine years after serving 18 years in jail for manslaughter, got a train to Edinburgh hours later.
Errington, who has been at the Priory for nine years after serving 18 years in jail for manslaughter, left the hospital on approved leave but did not return.
He left the hospital on approved leave but did not return.
Durham Police and Police Scotland confirmed he had been found.
Police said he caught a bus to Darlington, then another to Durham and finally one to Newcastle where he boarded a train that arrived at Edinburgh at 14:38.
The Durham force previously warned Errington could be "aggressive and unpredictable" without his medication.
He left the station via the Princes Street exit and turned left towards the castle.
Supt Catherine Clarke said: "These are our last known sightings of Michael.
"Due to his mental health issues, which can become exacerbated when he hasn't taken his medication, we believe he may pose a risk to the public."
Errington is described as being about 6ft (1.8m) tall, of medium build, bald, with tattoos on his arms and legs.
He was thought to be wearing a red polo shirt, but may have changed into a grey T-shirt.
He may also be wearing a black jacket, light blue jeans and white trainers.
