A 'DANGEROUS' prisoner has gone on the run from police.

Martin Hamilton, 53, was released from prison on licence in September and is now wanted by authorities.

Members of the public have been urged the public not to approach him, but raise the alarm with police if he is seen.

He is described as being white and has short, cropped fair hair.

A police spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland are urgently seeking the whereabouts of Martin Joseph Hamilton.

"Hamilton was released from prison on licence in September 2014 and is now wanted in relation to a revocation of licence warrant.

"He is described as white, 53-years-old and has short cropped fair hair.

"Police Scotland are concerned that Hamilton may be dangerous and would urge members of the public not to approach him but to contact police on 101 if he is seen."