AN escaped prisoner was found at an address in Haldane after a police manhunt.

The incident on Thursday saw an extensive search involving a police helicopter.

Police were made aware of the missing man by security staff after the Barlinnie Prison inmate absconded from Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital.

The prisoner was receiving medical treatment at the time.

A police source confirmed the 27-year-old had been traced to an address in Haldane, Balloch.