Police appeal as man who may have 'contagious health condition' goes missing
NewsLancashire NewsLancashire ConstabularyDean Hesketh was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11. 16am on Tuesday, July 2807:53, 31 Jul 2026Police are appealing for a man, who may have a contagious. . .
NewsLancashire NewsLancashire ConstabularyDean Hesketh was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11. 16am on Tuesday, July 2807:53, 31 Jul 2026Police are appealing for a man, who may have a contagious health condition, after he went missing from Preston Hospital. Dean Hesketh was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at 11. 16am on Tuesday, July 28. The 51-year-old also goes by the names Tim, Dean or Anthony Gledhill. He is described as 5ft 4in, with black hair and blue eyes. Dean is of a slim build and was last seen wearing a khaki green and black jacket, black trainers and a Lyle and Scott jumper. Dean was also last seen wearing a surgical mask. He has links to Preston, Penwortham and Blackpool. Enquiries are ongoing to find him, but police are growing increasingly concerned. The force warn not to approach Dean if he is spotted, as he may have a contagious health condition. For any sightings of Dean, contact 999 as soon as possible to make sure he is safely found. Anyone with any information or footage that could lead to his whereabouts are encouraged to call 101, quoting log 1051 of 28th July. Article continues belowSubscribe to our daily newsletter LANCS LIVE NEWS and get all the biggest stories from across Lancashire direct to your inboxChoose Lancs Live as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value. PrestonLancashire ConstabularyLancashireIn The News