A convicted killer who repeatedly went on the run from prison died before being granted compassionate leave.
George MacKay - also known as McKay - died behind bars just days after his application for compassion leave was fast-tracked, a Fatal Accident Inquiry has revealed. The 69-year-old was given a life sentence in 1975 for stabbing a man to death in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.
Prior to his death, he made repeated attempts to flee custody but was caught by police each time. In April 1993, Glasgow Live reports he absconded while on escorted leave in Edinburgh city centre.
