Police are asking for help in locating a man who absconded from a mental health facility in West Bromwich earlier today (February 18).

West Midlands Police has appealed for help to find Richard Allen, aged 32, who absconded from a mental health facility in West Bromwich today.

He is known to have links to both Wolverhampton and Blackpool. Police have urged anyone who sees him to call 999, quoting log number 1030 of 18/2/26.

A force spokesperson said: "We're appealing for help to trace Richard Allen, who absconded from a mental health facility in West Bromwich today.

"The 32-year-old has links to Wolverhampton and Blackpool.

"We'd urge anyone with information to contact us, rather than approach Richard.

"Please contact us immediately via 999, and quote log 1030 of 18/2/26."

Police appeal for help to find man who absconded from West Bromwich mental health facility