Met officers are concerned for the welfare of Brendan Gallagher from New Barnet

Brendan Gallagher, missing from New Barnet since 2nd October — Brendan Gallagher has been missing from New Barnet since 2nd October (Credit – Met Police)

Police have issued an appeal to find a man who has been missing from his home in New Barnet since early last month.

Officers say they are concerned for welfare of Brendan Gallagher, 64 – also known as Ben Gallagher – was last seen on 2nd October near his home address. He had been taken home by ambulance, but he is not thought to have remained at the property for any period of time.

Brendan speaks with an Irish accent and has family connections to Ireland. When missing previously he was located in the Green Lanes area.

The Met issued a social media appeal to locate him, without success. They are now renewing appeals and issuing an image of Brendan when last seen in the ambulance.

Anyone who may have seen Brendan should call 101, ref 01/1020537/24. For an immediate sighting please dial 999.

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