A "dangerous" man has absconded from a mental health unit in Hackney, sparking a police manhunt.
Safdar Shah, 35, has been missing since about 11.30am on Monday when he escaped while on escorted leave.
He was spotted running along Fenn Street, and was last seen at a post office in Homerton High Street, E9.
Police have warned the public not to approach Shah, who has a history of violence, but to call 999 if he is seen.
Shah is 5ft 7ins tall, with dark hair and a full beard, and was wearing a grey hooded top, a dark coloured body warmer, blue jeans and dark coloured trainers when he made his escape.
He suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and requires daily medication to control this condition.
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley, from Hackney CID, said: "Tracing Safdar Shah is an absolute priority for my officers and members of the public should not approach him.
"His has a history of violence and he has shown that he has the potential to become violent and could pose a threat if confronted.
"If you see him please call police immediately on 999, so that officers can take appropriate action."
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