GWENT Police are appealing for help to find a patient who has failed to return to a Gwent hospital.

40-year-old Russell Dugay was on escorted leave from Llanarth Court Hospital when he absconded.

He was last seen in the Cwmbran town centre area at around noon, yesterday, Monday 4th July.

He is described as white, 6'3" tall, of a very large build, with short dark brown shaved hair and a goatie beard. He has an English accent and a number of tattoos;

  • an eagle on his left arm
  • the words 'Bulldog'
  • 'Russ' on his left arm

It's believed he may be in the Swansea or Port Talbot areas where he has contacts.

Russell Dugay is considered a potential risk as he is no longer in controlled conditions.

Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts and anyone who sees him is advised not to approach him but to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.