'Do not approach' drug-dealing shotgun shooter on run from prison

Sean McGovern, 39, was reported missing to Police Scotland at around 10pm on Sunday.

‘Do not approach’ drug-dealing shotgun shooter Sean McGovern on run from HMP Castle Huntly prison Police Scotland

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

Sean McGovern, 39, was reported missing to Police Scotland at around 10pm on Sunday.

It is believed McGovern has connections in the Edinburgh area and members of the public are being told not to approach him.

He is described as being white, around 5ft 8in, 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.

McGovern is serving a sentence at Castle Huntly, near Dundee, for dealing heroin and for firing a shotgun outside the Gauntlet Bar in Broomhouse, Edinburgh, in 2008.

Anyone who has seen McGovern or has information that could help is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference 4025 of Sunday, June 11.

Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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