Public warned not to approach Castle Huntly absconder

Sean McGovern was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly on Sunday night

Members of the public have been warned not to approach a man who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly.

Sean McGovern was reported missing from the open prison in Longforgan, near Dundee, at about 22:00 on Sunday.

Police believe the 39-year-old has connections in the Edinburgh area.

Officers described McGovern as being white, about 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build, bald, with a scar on his right cheek. He is thought to have been wearing a dark woollen hat.

He is also believed to have been wearing a dark long-sleeved jacket or jumper, light-coloured trousers and light-coloured trainers.