Search underway for missing man with links to Preston who likely sleeping rough

A search is underway for a man last seen in Blackpool who police believe is sleeping rough.

Mohamed Mansour was last seen at The Harbour, which is a mental health hospital in Blackpool, at around 11pm on Saturday (12 April) and has not been seen since.

Police said that Mohamed is 5ft 7, with greyish/black short hair and a greyish/black beard which often has a rubber band tied in it. He was last seen wearing grey pyjamas and a black T-shirt.

A spokesperson for police added: “We believe Mohamed, who has links to Blackburn and Preston, is sleeping rough and we would ask that people keep an eye out for him.

“We would ask that the public don’t approach Mohamed as his behaviour may be unpredictable. However, we want to be clear that he is missing, not wanted in relation with a criminal offence and we are concerned about his welfare.”

Please report any sightings to police by calling 999 as soon as possible. For non-immediate sightings call 101, quoting log 384 of 13th April 2025.

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