Police have launched a hunt after a murderer went missing from a Scottish prison.
Prison officers raised the alarm after Amy Stewart failed to return to the jail on Saturday following a week-long licence.
Stewart – who was jailed for life in 2004 after robbing and murdering 21-year-old Allan Lennox for drug money – is not thought to be a risk to members of the public.
Police officers are currently carrying out inquiries in Glasgow, West Lothian and Stirlingshire.
Superintendent Kenneth Macleod said: “We are currently looking to trace Amy Stewart, who is missing from HMP/YOI Cornton Vale, and are currently working with our colleagues at the Scottish Prison Service to locate her.
“We would like to emphasise that Stewart is not considered to be a risk to the public at this time. Nevertheless we are keen to see her returned to Cornton Vale as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”
Police hunt murderer gone missing from Scottish prison
