Police launch urgent search for escaped prisoner who has links to North East

Police are hunting for a missing prisoner with connections in the North East and have warned the public not to approach him.

Michael Anthony Broomfield, an inmate at HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee, was reported missing on Monday at 8pm.

The 34-year-old is believed to have connections in the North East, including Spennymoor, Durham and Newcastle.

He is described as being 6ft 1in, medium build, with medium length dark brown hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing a black and grey bobble hat, black and grey hooded top and blue jogging bottoms.

Michael Broomfield, who has connections in the North East, has gone missing from HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee. (Police Scotland)

Police have urged the public to not approach the absconded Scottish prisoner.

Anyone who spots him should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3295 of Monday, February 22.

Alternatively they can call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.