Prisoner absconds from open prison

Police are hunting a “violent” prisoner who failed to return from home leave.

Anthony Mcginley, 33, had been on home leave from HMP Castle Huntly near Dundee but officers are now appealing for information on his whereabouts.

Police said he is “known to be violent” and should not be approached, with the public urged to call 101 if seen.

The 33-year-old is 5ft 9in with an average build, dark brown hair and green eyes.

He is believed to have connections in Hamilton and the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.

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