Barlinnie prisoner who absconded on work placement recaptured

An escaped prisoner has been detained after he absconded from jail.

Walter Bett had last been seen near Crow Wood Golf Course in Muirhead, Lanarkshire, at around 8.25am on Tuesday.

The 39-year-old had been on an external work placement from HMP Barlinnie when he absconded.

He has now been detained in police custody.