A prisoner who attacked two guards in a private security van is still on the run a week after he escaped.

Anthony Ferrie, 33, escaped from a G4S van on the way back to prison from a visit to St John's Hospital in Livingston, West Lothian, last Thursday.

He knocked out one of the guards and left another needing hospital treatment for an arm injury before jumping from the van on its return to Addiewell Prison.

A major search was launched and the police helicopter was deployed following the violent escape by Ferrie, who is serving time for housebreaking offences.

He remains on the run a week on from the incident and officers say inquiries are continuing in the hunt for Ferrie.

A stolen car has been recovered in Motherwell, Lanarkshire which police believe may have been used during the escape.

On Sunday, at around 8.30pm, officers recovered a Renault Megane within Stevenston Court in the town. Police have since been focusing their search efforts in the west of Scotland, concentrating on Lanarkshire.

The car was stolen from outside the owner's home in Kaims Brae, Livingston just over a mile from St John's Hospital the day after Ferrie escaped.

Police have appealed for anyone who remembers seeing the driver of the car or has information about Ferrie's current whereabouts to get in contact.

Detective inspector Paul Batten said: "We had already been conducting inquiries within the Lanarkshire area and the discovery of the vehicle is of significant interest to our investigation to trace Anthony Ferrie.

"We are very keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing the individual who left the Renault Megane within Stevenston Court in Motherwell on Sunday evening, or who believes they may have seen Ferrie in this area.

"In addition, anyone with any further information relevant to our ongoing inquiry should also contact police."

He is described as white, 6ft, of slim build and wearing a blue sweater, jeans and trainers. Police said he has links to Bellshill, Motherwell and Grangemouth.

If seen, members of the public should not approach Ferrie and should contact Police Scotland on 101. Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.