A police search is under way for a prisoner who failed to return after a period of home leave.

Paul Stewart was reported missing on Monday after he failed to return to HMP Castle Huntly, in Longforgan, Perth and Kinross at 2pm.

The 44-year-old is described as being 5ft 10ins tall with brown eyes and a bald head.

Members of the public should not approach Stewart if they see him and instead should contact Police Scotland straight away on 101.

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