Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Jack Aitchison

Escaped Dunfermline prisoner found and arrested after 24 hours on the run

A man who escaped from a Dunfermline prison cell and went on the run for more than 24 hours has been traced.

The 33-year-old absconded from a cell a the town's police station at around 9am on Monday morning.

An extensive manhunt was launched for the prisoner, who escaped from GeoAmey staff.

But police have since confirmed he was traced to an address in Kirkcaldy.

He was arrested this afternoon and is due in court tomorrow.

Police Scotland confirmed: "Officers in Fife have traced a man who absconded from GeoAmey staff at Dunfermline Police Station on Monday, August 19.

"The 33-year-old was arrested at an address in Kirkcaldy around 4.30pm on Tuesday 20 August and is expected to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court tomorrow."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.