Update: Met Police has confirmed that Fidel Knight has been located and he has returned to hospital
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who left a hospital where he was being treated for a serious head injury.
Fidel Knight, 39, of Cricklewood disappeared from St Mary's Hospital in Paddington with a family member at 8pm on Tuesday.
A hospital order is in place which requires police to return him for urgent medical treatment when he is found.
Mr Knight was assaulted on April 4 in Cricklewood Lane and an investigation has been launched. There have been no arrests.
A disorientated man matching Mr Knight’s description was spotted at Starbucks in Muswell Hill Broadway on Thursday.
He is described as very thin and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black jacket. He may still be wearing a bandage over his head or his eye.
Although he has no previous history of violence, police say he may be agitated if approached due to his injury.
Anyone who thinks they have seen him should call the Missing Persons Unit at Barnet on 101, quoting reference 8331/ 8May. For an immediate sighting, call 999.
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