A MAN who escaped from a mental health unit in Rubery is wanted by police.

Edward Morey, 27, was last seen at 12.20am on Saturday, November 26, when he escaped the unit on escorted leave.

He is described as a white man, 5ft 11ins tall and of medium build. He was last seen wearing a black jumper, black jeans and black trainers.

Morey has a number of birthmarks and tattoos, including a large birth mark covering his lower right arm, ‘Karleen’ inscribed on his left wrist and a tattoo of a scorpion on his neck.

He has links to Coventry and Preston in Lancashire.

Members of the public are advised not approach him but to call 999 immediately.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the West Midlands Police on 101, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.