A 21-year-old man with a contagious disease has gone missing after walking out of Watford General Hospital on Sunday.

Mr Momodou Lamin Jobarteh, is in a critical condition and it is essential he receives medical help quickly.

A police spokesman said the 5ft 7in man was very thin and may have collapsed soon after leaving hospital.

He is black with short hair and has a one-inch scar on his forearm.

Anyone with information can contact police on 01923 472000.

October 30, 2001 15:30