Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has been arrested over SNP finances.

Police Scotland said a 58-year-old man is being held in custody in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the party.

Officers are also searching multiple addresses. A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

A police spokesperson said: "The man is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.

"Officers are also carrying out searches at a number of addresses as part of the investigation.

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

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

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