Police have launched a manhunt after a prisoner escaped from a Scots hospital 'in handcuffs'.
The 22-year-old man fled from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh whereas beneath custody at round 3.30pm on Sunday, October 16.
Locals within the Danderhall space in Midlothian reported seeing a big police presence following the escape.
As reported by Edinburgh Reside, a lot of officers had been seen on the bottom whereas the Police Scotland chopper was out scouring the world on Sunday.
It is understood the lacking prisoner was carrying handcuffs when he escaped.
The prisoner has nonetheless not been discovered and officers say their enquiries are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Round 3.30 pm on Sunday, October 16, a 22-year-old man escaped from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh while beneath police custody. Enquiries are ongoing to hint him.”
The Scottish Jail Service has been approached by Edinburgh Reside for remark.
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