The Scotsman

Police search stepped up for missing prisoner

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Police have issued a fresh appeal in their manhunt for an escaped prisoner from Glasgow.

Officers are re-appealing for informatio­n on the whereabout­s of Walter Bett, who left an external work placement from HMP Barlinnie on Tuesday.

He is suspected to be in the Fairhill area of Hamilton or the surrounds.

Mr Bett is around 5ft 8in tall, with a stocky build, short receding brown hair and brown eyes.

Officers have warned members of the public not to approach him if they see him, but to contact police.

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