A police helicopter has been seen hovering low over Dunfermline in Fife today (19 August) as officers hunt for a prisoner who escaped from the local police station this morning.
The 33-year-old man escaped from GeoAmey security staff at 9.10am and a large-scale bid to find him is currently underway.
The helicopter has been seen over the Brucefield and Abbeyview areas, and as far away as Cowdenbeath .
Officers have also searched the local hospital , according to eyewitness reports. Dog units have also been deployed, and also police on mountain bikes.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said:
"Police in Fife are carrying out search activity in the Dunfermline area after a 33-year-old man escaped from GeoAmey staff and made off from Dunfermline Police Station at around 9.10am on Monday 19th August.
"Inquiries to trace this male are ongoing."
We'll update this story with more information as it develops.
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