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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. | |
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." |