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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh locals warned 'stay away' as gangster with links to capital escapes jail

A prisoner with ties to Edinburgh is on the run after escaping from HMP Castle Huntly.

Sean McGovern absconded and was reported to police around 10pm on Sunday, June 11, as members of the public have been warned not to approach him.

McGovern is serving a sentence at the prison near Dundee after dealing heroin and firing a shotgun outside the Gauntlet Bar in Broomhouse in 2008.

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The 39-year-old is described as being white, around 5ft 8, stocky, bald and has a scar on his right cheek.

He is believed to have been wearing a dark woollen hat, a dark long-sleeve jacket or jumper, light coloured trousers and light-coloured trainers - possibly grey.

Anyone who has seen Sean or has information that could help is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference 4025 of Sunday, 11 June, 2023. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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