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| Raymond McCourt: Murderer in smart suit missing from Dundee jail | |
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| Police released images of McCourt | Police released images of McCourt |
| A convicted murderer has been reported missing from an open prison near Dundee. | A convicted murderer has been reported missing from an open prison near Dundee. |
| HMP Castle Huntly informed police of the disappearance of Raymond McCourt, 59, at 17:30 on Tuesday. | HMP Castle Huntly informed police of the disappearance of Raymond McCourt, 59, at 17:30 on Tuesday. |
| Police are searching for McCourt who has "reduced mobility". They have warned the public not to approach him. | Police are searching for McCourt who has "reduced mobility". They have warned the public not to approach him. |
| He was given a life sentence in 1993 for the murder of shopkeeper Khalid Mahmood and for injuring a woman and a policeman. | He was given a life sentence in 1993 for the murder of shopkeeper Khalid Mahmood and for injuring a woman and a policeman. |
| He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie. | He stands at 6ft2in, has a stocky build and grey hair and was last seen wearing a long black trench coat, grey trousers and waistcoat, blue shirt, brown shoes and a red and white tie. |
| Police Scotland say he uses public transport with connections to Edinburgh and Glasgow. | Police Scotland say he uses public transport with connections to Edinburgh and Glasgow. |
| In 2015, McCourt was released from prison but returned after being convicted of theft. | In 2015, McCourt was released from prison but returned after being convicted of theft. |
| Castle Huntly is Scotland's only open prison. | Castle Huntly is Scotland's only open prison. |
| It is not clear whether McCourt was away from the prison on licence when he disappeared. | It is not clear whether McCourt was away from the prison on licence when he disappeared. |
| Police have asked for sightings or information to be reported via the number 101, quoting reference 2857. Anonymous information can be provided via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Police have asked for sightings or information to be reported via the number 101, quoting reference 2857. Anonymous information can be provided via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |