Police concerned for man missing for two days after Peterborough hospital visit

Police say they are growing 'increasingly concerned' for a man who went missing two days ago. Austin Wright attended an appointment at Peterborough City Hospital on Thursday morning, June 13.

The 47-year-old, from Sutton St James near Wisbech, is thought to have left on foot before being assessed. Cambridgeshire Police said he had not been seen since.

Austin is described as having short brown hair, is about 5’9” and was believed to be wearing dark grey shorts, dark brown boots, a light brown top and was carrying a white canvas bag. He has a green frog tattoo on his neck.

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Detective Sergeant Jenny Blunt of Cambridgeshire Police said: “Austin was due to receive treatment at hospital following a medical episode but disappeared and we have no sightings of him since. I am appealing for anyone who thinks they have seen Austin since late morning on Thursday to get in touch so we can narrow down our search.”

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