Police urge the public not to approach a man who has escaped from a mental health facility in west London.

Terrence Mayes, 41, absconded from a “secure mental health facility” in Southall on September 22.

He had been detained there under the Mental Health Act.

Mayes has links to Wembley and police believe it to be likely that he is in west London or north-west London.

Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him, but instead to call 999 and quote reference 5425/22Sep.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “We are appealing for the public’s help to find Terrence Mayes, 41, who absconded from a secure mental health facility in Southall on 22 September. He had been detained at the facility under the Mental Health Act.

“Despite an extensive investigation, officers have been unable to locate Terrence Mayes and are now appealing for the public’s help.

“He has links to Wembley, and it is thought likely that he will be in the west London or north-west London areas.

“Have you seen him, do you know where he is, or do you have information that might help officers locate him?

“Do not approach if seen, but call 999 and quote reference 5425/22Sep.”