A ‘dangerous’ man absconded while on escorted leave from a secure medical facility in Dartford.

Police are now appealing for information to help trace Leonardo Bokesa, 54, who was last seen in the Broadway, Bexleyheath at 12.30pm on Friday (May 12).

Bokesa is a black man of slim build and was last seen wearing blue jeans, lack sweatshirt, a green coat and carrying a black rucksack.

He has links to the Blackheath area.

Bokesa is considered dangerous and should not be approached, Scotland Yard advised.

If you see Bokesa, call 999. To offer information about his whereabouts, call Bexley CID on 101 or on 07774 286 077.