BY IAN CROUCH
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a man who's discharged himself from the John Hunter Hospital but still needs medical assistance.
Police say 30-year-old Benjamin Hutchison was last seen at about 3.00pm on Sunday and the alarm was raised when he could not be located or contacted.
Benjamin requires regular medication.
He's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall with a slim build, brown eyes, a dark brown mullet and facial hair.
Benjamin was last seen wearing cream coloured track pants and dark coloured shoes and is known to frequent parks and open areas in Lambton.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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| Missing man Benjamin Hutchison |
