Men spotted lurking outside HMP Low Moss as cops launch hunt

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The hunt has begun for two men who were spotted lurking around a prison in East Dunbartonshire.

Police were called to reports of two men acting suspiciously outside HMP Low Moss on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 1.

Despite extensive searches around the prison, officers failed to trace the pair, who remain unidentified.

Police Scotland are now calling for anyone with information on the men or the incident to get in touch.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.55pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, police were called to a report of two men acting suspiciously in the vicinity of HMP Low Moss, Bishopbriggs.

"The men made off from the area.

"Extensive searches were carried out; however, the men, who were not prisoners, were not traced.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1684 of Tuesday, September 1, 2026."

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