Concerns as patient flees Calderstones Hospital mental health unit

10:27am Tuesday 28th August 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Catherine Pye, Health reporter

MISSING David Noble MISSING David Noble

A PATIENT is being hunted by police after going on the run from a mental health unit.

David Noble, 23, was living at Calderstones Hospital, Whalley, but fled the site last Friday.

He went missing from the unit at 1.30pm and was last seen at Blackburn Railway Station later that day. CCTV images show him at the station.

Police said that Noble is vulnerable and as such is potentially prone to violent outbursts.

He has family connections in the Salford area of Greater Manchester and police believe he may have travelled there.

He also has connections in Stoke-on-Trent.

Det Chief Inspector Dean Holden, of Blackburn Police, said: “David hasn’t been seen for more than three days and we are growing increasingly worried about him.

“I would appeal for anyone who has seen him, recognises the description, or knows where he might be to get in touch with us.

“In addition to David’s vulnerability his behaviour can be unpredictable and potentially violent and as such he may pose a threat to members of the public. If David is seen he should not be approached and the police should be contacted immediately on 999.”

A Calderstones spokesman said: “David Noble is an inpatient in the non-secure service at Calderstones.

“He left the hospital on Friday without the knowledge of staff and took the 13.50 train from Whalley, getting off at Blackburn station but has not been seen since. David is a vulnerable adult and his clinical team are concerned for his own safety. They therefore immediately alerted the local police and asked for their assistance in locating him.

“The hospital has implemented its procedures for dealing with these situations and the clinical team are in touch with David’s family.

“Because David has been without the care and treatment provided by Calderstones for three days, we are increasingly concerned about his welfare and this could contribute to him being unpredictable. Calderstones routinely undertakes an internal review of the circumstances following events of this nature.”

He is described as five feet nine ins tall, of medium build, with short, brown wavy hair and part of the front of his head is shaved.

He walks with a distinctive gait which may make him appear clumsy.

He was last seen wearing a khaki hooded top, black jogging pants and black trainers.

He sometimes wears glasses. He was carrying a Marks and Spencers carrier bag.

Anyone who sees David should call the police on 101.

Comments (5)

10:56am Tue 28 Aug 12

halfhearted says...

The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN.
Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?
The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ? halfhearted

11:19am Tue 28 Aug 12

MrClaret says...

Id say there more saying he's a possible danger just because hes out of his own comfort zone so could react erratically, and probs been without his normal medication for over three days.
Id say there more saying he's a possible danger just because hes out of his own comfort zone so could react erratically, and probs been without his normal medication for over three days. MrClaret

12:10pm Tue 28 Aug 12

Stuart Farquar says...

halfhearted wrote:
The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?
Peoples sheer ignorance around mental health is staggering ! He is an in-patient in a non secure unit. He needs to be found so he can be treated and looked after properly. He is no more 'dangerous' than you are. It is society that will cause him to have violent outbursts as he seems to be attuned on a spiritual level to a higher existence. This is treated by giving the enlightened folk mind numbing 'medications' .. We have not progressed at all since Victorian freak shoes.
[quote][p][bold]halfhearted[/bold] wrote: The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?[/p][/quote]Peoples sheer ignorance around mental health is staggering ! He is an in-patient in a non secure unit. He needs to be found so he can be treated and looked after properly. He is no more 'dangerous' than you are. It is society that will cause him to have violent outbursts as he seems to be attuned on a spiritual level to a higher existence. This is treated by giving the enlightened folk mind numbing 'medications' .. We have not progressed at all since Victorian freak shoes. Stuart Farquar

6:40pm Tue 28 Aug 12

mys says...

Stuart Farquar wrote:
halfhearted wrote:
The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?
Peoples sheer ignorance around mental health is staggering ! He is an in-patient in a non secure unit. He needs to be found so he can be treated and looked after properly. He is no more 'dangerous' than you are. It is society that will cause him to have violent outbursts as he seems to be attuned on a spiritual level to a higher existence. This is treated by giving the enlightened folk mind numbing 'medications' .. We have not progressed at all since Victorian freak shoes.
Well said
[quote][p][bold]Stuart Farquar[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]halfhearted[/bold] wrote: The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?[/p][/quote]Peoples sheer ignorance around mental health is staggering ! He is an in-patient in a non secure unit. He needs to be found so he can be treated and looked after properly. He is no more 'dangerous' than you are. It is society that will cause him to have violent outbursts as he seems to be attuned on a spiritual level to a higher existence. This is treated by giving the enlightened folk mind numbing 'medications' .. We have not progressed at all since Victorian freak shoes.[/p][/quote]Well said mys

6:44pm Tue 28 Aug 12

mys says...

halfhearted wrote:
The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN.
Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?
He's proberly more frightened that you,how ignorant you are.
[quote][p][bold]halfhearted[/bold] wrote: The story says to me DANGEROUS MAN ON THE RUN. Although he is vunerable the comments say he is a danger to the public,so why was he not in a secure part of the hospital ?[/p][/quote]He's proberly more frightened that you,how ignorant you are. mys

Comments are closed on this article.

click2find

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree