Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested in SNP finances investigation

Former SNP chief executive, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party.

Police Scotland said a 58-year-old man, understood to be Mr Murrell, is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. 

Mr Murrell, 58, stepped down as chief executive during the recent leadership campaign.

Police Scotland have been investigating the spending of money which was earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.

Source: PA 

SNP 'co-operating fully' 

Tents and officers are present at the couple's Glasgow address.

In a statement, the SNP said: “Clearly it would not be appropriate to comment on any live police investigation but the SNP have been co-operating fully with this investigation and will continue to do so.

“At its meeting on Saturday, the governing body of the SNP, the NEC, agreed to a review of governance and transparency – that will be taken forward in the coming weeks.”

Social Media Caution 

Police Scotland say they are unable to comment further as the investigation is ongoing.

They are reminding the public to be cautious regarding the Contempt of Court Act 1981 when posting anything on social media. 

A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal.