POLICE are appealing for information to help find a man from London who has escaped lawful custody while being treated at Broomfield hospital in Chelmsford.

Mark Davis, 30, had previously been charged with a number of burglaries across Essex and London and subsequently remanded in custody.

He has links to Basildon and East London. Anyone who recognises him or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact TDI Eileen Mullins at Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.