Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly PatrickFriday 31 July 2026 19:59 BSTPolice launch urgent appeal to find man who 'may have contagious condition'Preston Police have launched an appeal to locate Dean Hesketh, 51, a missing man who may have a contagious health condition.CCTV footage released on Thursday, 30 July, shows Mr Hesketh leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11:16 am on 28 July.Mr Hesketh is also known by the names Tim, Dean, or Anthony Gledhill.He is described as 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with black hair and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers, a Lyle and Scott jumper, and a blue face mask.Police are increasingly concerned for his welfare and urge anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately, or 101 with information, quoting log 1051 of 28 July.In fullMissing man who ‘may have contagious condition’ last seen leaving hospitalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in