A VULNERABLE man is missing from hospital.

Richard Alexander went missing from a hospital near Chichester on January 14.

Police say the 30-year-old is very vulnerable and believe he has not been taking some important medication since he disappeared.

Richard is white, 6ft tall and slim, with brown hair.

He is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh by train.

Sussex Police have been asking police colleagues and homeless charities in Edinburgh for help in finding him.

Police have asked anyone who has seen Richard to contact them on 101 quoting Sussex reference 1153 of 14/01.