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Taffazul Hoque: Epileptic, Autistic Man Missing From London

May 25, 2015

Police in Kensington and Chelsea are appealing for information and help from the public in their search for missing Taffazul Hoque.

Mr Hoque is autistic and suffering from epilepsy. He has now missed five doses of his medication and is at serious risk of a seizure, police said. At 38, he has the mental age of a young child and may not realise the harm he could be in.

He has been missing since Friday afternoon, and there have been several reported signings on buses around Hammersmith, Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Hendon. Police are asking anyone who sees Taffazul to contact them immediately so that he can get the medical treatment he needs and be reunited with his family.

We, and Taffazul’s family, are exceedingly concerned for his health. The longer he is missing the greater the chance of him having a seizure that could seriously hurt him, and we fear his vulnerability is hindering him seeking any help or assistance. We are appealing for anyone who sees Taffazul to contact us as immediately. Or, if anyone has seen him, or thinks they have seen him, to also contact us.

From the sightings we’ve had so far, we know that he is capable of using public transport so could be anywhere in the capital. He has previously been known to travel as far as Heathrow and Reading.

We also know that Taffazul likes to collect leaflets, catalogues and lottery tickets and are urging businesses in London to be on the look out for him if you have such items in your shops and stores. He also likes to frequent markets and other busy places, but can become emotional and upset when approached by strangers.

– etective Superintendent Peter Laverick, for Kensington and Chelsea Borough

Taffazul, known as Taff or Bia, is an Asian man with short cropped hair, and was lat seen wearing a beige jacket, blue jeans and white trainers. He has scarring above his nose and had a plaster on his forehead.

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