Final patient who absconded from hospital located

A man who absconded from Springfield Hospital in south London has been located.

Adil Maxamed, 20, was located on the afternoon of 21 July in Earlsfield and has been returned to the hospital. He is the last of three men who absconded from the facility on Friday, 19 July at around 22:10hrs to be located.

One man was detained around three hours after the incident; the second man was detained in the Clapham Junction area on Saturday, 20 July.

Detective Inspector Jack Lyle from the South West Command Unit said: “Thanks to a concerted effort, both by police and partner agencies, all three men have been located and returned to the hospital. I would also like to thank the public for their vigilance and assistance following our public appeals.”