The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances.
Peter Murrell, 58, is being questioned after being taken into police custody on Wednesday morning.
Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at a number of addresses as part of the investigation.
Mr Murrell resigned as the party’s chief executive last month, a post he had held since 1999.
He has been married to Ms Sturgeon since 2010.
A spokesperson for the former first minister said she had “no prior knowledge” of Police Scotland’s action or intentions.
They added: “Ms Sturgeon will fully cooperate with Police Scotland if required, however at this time no such request has been made.”
Police Scotland launched a formal investigation
In July 2021 Police Scotland launched a formal investigation into the SNP’s finances after receiving complaints about how donations were used.
Questions had been raised about funds given to the party for use in a fresh independence referendum campaign.
Seven people made complaints and a probe was set up following talks with prosecutors.
Ms Sturgeon, then first minister and SNP leader, had insisted that she was “not concerned” about the party’s finances.
She said “every penny” of cash raised in online crowdfunding campaigns would be spent on the independence drive.
