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Pressing ‘don’t method’ warning after convicted homicide escapes jail

NewsPressing ‘don't method’ warning after convicted homicide escapes jail
Police Scotland is appealing for any information that could help to trace 59-year-old Raymond McCourt, a convicted prisoner who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly.He was reported missing to police around 5.30pm on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025.Raymond uses public transport and has connections to the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas. The public are being asked not to approach him.
Police have warned the general public to ‘not method’ Raymond McCourt (Image: Police Scotland)

An pressing hunt has been launched for a convicted assassin who has escaped jail.

Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported lacking from HMP Fortress Huntly in Dundee early Tuesday night.

Police Scotland have warned members of the general public to not method him.

McCourt was jailed for all times in 1993 after murdering shopkeeper Khalid Mahmood and for taking pictures a girl, Moira Rooney, and PC Brian Williams.

He was discovered responsible of homicide, tried homicide, assault and theft, assault to extreme damage and firearms offences.

He was freed in 2015 however returned to jail after stealing his associate’s valuables from her residence and promoting them.

He’s described as 6ft 2in, stocky with gray hair and a beard.

McCourt additionally has lowered mobility, and was final recognized to be sporting an extended black trenchcoat, gray trousers, a gray waistcoat a blue shirt with a pink and white tie and brown sneakers.

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