Police have issued a warning to the public after a potentially violent man ran away from staff at a care facility. 

Balasankar Narayanan, 44, was last seen at 6.40pm on August 4 when he ran off from staff at a park. 

Narayanan was on escorted leave from a care facility based in Ilford when he absconded. 

Police have shared an image as part of their appeal to the publicPolice have shared an image of Narayanan as part of their appeal to the public (Image: Metropolitan Police) The Metropolitan Police have launched an appeal to the public to locate him whilst their investigation is ongoing. 

The 44-year-old has been considered as a risk to women and can also be violent, a spokesperson said.

Narayanan has known links across London, in particular Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate and Ilford. 

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He also has links to the West Midlands, and has previously been found in Grays and Manchester.

The public have been warned not to approach him if he is spotted. 

If Narayanan is seen, police should be called immediately on 999, quoting reference CAD6961/04AUG.