Absconded prisoner Conlon Carr found

A prisoner who escaped from a G4S security van in central Edinburgh and sparked a helicopter search has been tracked down and is back in custody.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Dec 2017, 15:35 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 15:38 BST

Police confirmed that 19-year-old Conlon Carr, who absconded from G4S security officers while being brought to St Leonard’s Police Station earlier today has now been found.

Carr sparked a major police search which involved various units including a force helicopter.

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The teenager was traced around 2:25pm in the Craigmillar Castle area. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Officers have thanked those members of the public and media who assisted with our appeal.

Willie Galloway, Operations Director G4S said: “A person in our care managed to escape from custody officers while being escorted back on to a prison vehicle and has now been re-apprehended.

“We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will take appropriate action as required.”

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