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'Dangerous' sex offender escapes 'Dangerous' sex offender escapes
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The public has been warned not to approach a "dangerous" sex offender who escaped from a psychiatric hospital.The public has been warned not to approach a "dangerous" sex offender who escaped from a psychiatric hospital.
Police said William Graham, 33, absconded from Hartwoodhill hospital in Shotts, Lanarkshire, on Friday afternoon.Police said William Graham, 33, absconded from Hartwoodhill hospital in Shotts, Lanarkshire, on Friday afternoon.
He was described as a high-risk sex offender who is potentially violent.He was described as a high-risk sex offender who is potentially violent.
Graham is said to be 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blue eyes, pale complexion and a shaven head. He was wearing a dark blue suit.Graham is said to be 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blue eyes, pale complexion and a shaven head. He was wearing a dark blue suit.
He was also wearing a yellow shirt and blue jeans when he was last seen.He was also wearing a yellow shirt and blue jeans when he was last seen.
Strathclyde Police said Graham, who was detained at Hartwoodhill under a Compulsory Treatment Order, was last seen at 1300 BST on Friday.Strathclyde Police said Graham, who was detained at Hartwoodhill under a Compulsory Treatment Order, was last seen at 1300 BST on Friday.
Hartwoodhill offers long-term care for patients with mental illness.Hartwoodhill offers long-term care for patients with mental illness.
Graham needs regular medication as part of his treatment. The hospital provides long-term care for patients with mental illness. Graham needs regular medication as part of his treatment.
He was last known to be living in the Carluke area of Lanarkshire, and is known to frequent both North and South Lanarkshire, but may have travelled beyond this area.He was last known to be living in the Carluke area of Lanarkshire, and is known to frequent both North and South Lanarkshire, but may have travelled beyond this area.
A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: "The public are advised not to approach Mr Graham, but to get in touch with the nearest police office."A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: "The public are advised not to approach Mr Graham, but to get in touch with the nearest police office."