A man has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee.

Andrew John Sharkey, 35, was reported missing at around 5.40pm on Friday.

It is believed he has connections within Dundee and Perth.

He is described as being 5ft 11in, medium build, clean shaven with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark coloured hooded top and khaki coloured trousers.

If seen, members of the public should not approach him and should contact Police Scotland on 101.