Police search for ‘violent wanted man’ who absconded from Ilford care facility

Police are looking for a “wanted man” who absconded from a care facility and they have warned the public he “can be violent”.

Balasankar Narayanan absconded from a care facility in Ilford on Thursday September 21.

He was last seen wearing a blue and white striped T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms with a black baseball cap.

Narayanan previously absconded from the facility in June before being found.

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The Met Police said in a statement: “The 43-year-old has links across London, notably to Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford, as well as the West Midlands. We suspect he may be using the rail network and urge any staff and travellers to report any sightings of him immediately. He could potentially be anywhere in the country.

“Police have made extensive enquiries to locate Narayan and those enquiries are ongoing.”

The force added that Narayanan “can be violent”, warning the public not to approach him but to call 999 if he is spotted.

The reference is 23MIS032186 and information can be provided to police on 101 or @MetCC on X.