Large police presence at Temple Park as officers continue to search for ‘seriously injured’ Mark Thompson

A large police presence has been seen on Monday, March 1, at Temple Park in South Shields as officers continue to search for Mark Thompson who went missing from South Tyneside District Hospital at around 8am on Saturday, February 27.

Police believe that the 37-year-old has sustained a serious injury to his stomach but left the hospital before receiving any treatment and concerns for his welfare are growing.

Mark is described as around 6ft tall, bald and of slim build.

He was last seen wearing a blue hat, black face mask with a grey hooded top, a navy jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts, is asked to get in touch immediately by calling 101 and quoting log number 275 27/02/21 or use the Tell us Something page on the Northumbria Police website.

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