The 44-year-old man is considered dangerous and should not be approached, say authorities.

Police are urgently searching for Balasankar Narayanan, a 44-year-old man considered a serious risk to women, who escaped from a care facility in Ilford while on escorted leave. Narayanan was last seen at 6.40pm on Sunday, August 4, when he fled from staff at a park.

Authorities have warned that he can be violent and have issued a public appeal for information. They have released a photo of Narayanan and are urging anyone who sees him not to approach him but to contact the police immediately. A statement from the Metropolitan Police emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “While our investigation to locate Balasankar continues, we are appealing to the public to help locate him.”

Narayanan is known to have links to various areas across London, including Newham, Greenford, Hammersmith, Highgate, and Ilford. He has also been reported in the West Midlands, Grays, and Manchester. Police are continuing their efforts to locate him and are urging the public to remain vigilant.