A prisoner who failed to return from a period of home leave has been found.

Paul Stewart was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly near Dundee at 2pm on Monday.

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The 44-year-old absconded after some time on home leave.

Police said early on Tuesday morning that he had been found safe and well.

Officers had advised members of the public not to approach the 44-year-old if they saw him.