16 May 2024 18:49 Appeal to trace man missing from Homerton Hospital Matthew Ellis left Homerton Hospital at around 5pm on Wednesday, 15 May.

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help locate a man who is missing from Homerton Hospital.

Matthew Ellis, 34, was last seen at around 17:00hrs on Wednesday, 15 May running across the staff carpark at the hospital in the direction of Homerton Grove, E8. He is believed to be wearing a black tracksuit with a khaki coloured top underneath.

There are concerns for Matthew’s welfare due to a deterioration in his mental health and officers are urgently working to locate him.

We would advise people not to approach Matthew, but to call police if he is seen.

If you have seen Matthew or have any information about his whereabouts please call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote 01/342273/24. For an immediate sighting of Matthew dial 999.