WARNING: 'Violent and dangerous' schizophrenic who should not be approached on the loose
POLICE have warned the public about a "violent and dangerous" man with schizophrenia that has run off from a mental health unit.
Cornell Destouche
Cornell Destouche was last seen yesterday after leaving a minicab during an escorted leave session from his treatment at the John Howard Centre in Homerton, east London.
He needs daily medication to control his paranoid schizophrenia and the public have been warned not to approach the 25-year-old if they see him.
The John Howard Centre
If you see him please do not approach or challenge him but dial 999 immediately.
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley, from Hackney CID, said: "Extensive efforts are being made to trace Cornell Destouche.
"He has a history of violence and could pose a threat if confronted. If you see him please do not approach or challenge him but dial 999 immediately."
Police have been urged not to approach Cornell Destouche
Mr Destouche was last spotted at 5pm on April 10 at a junction between The Drive and Churchill Road, Walthamstow.
He is described as black, 5ft 11in tall, of medium build, with braided hair and a black beard.
CCTV of Cornell Destouche
CCTV footage from the day he disappeared showed him wearing a black and grey T-shirt, blue jacket, blue jeans and navy trainers. He was also carrying a grey rucksack.
He is known to have ties to east London, including Leyton, Barking, Hackney and Newham.
• If you have any information please call the Metropolitan Police on 101