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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband released by police over SNP finance investigation

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland on February 15, 2023 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Nicola Sturgeon has resigned after eight years as the leader of the SNP and First Minister Of Scotland, taking over from Alex Salmond in 2014. (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell was arrested today but has now been released by police (Picture: PA)

Nicola Sturgeon has said she had ‘no prior knowledge’ of police plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell.

Police later said her husband had been released ‘without charge’ after he was arrested this morning.

He was questioned by Police Scotland detectives after he was arrested at 7.45am.

He was released from custody at 6.57pm.

Officers also carried out searches today at a number of addresses as part of the investigation.

Police said a report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

A spokesperson for the former Scottish first minister said: ‘It would not be appropriate to comment on a live police investigation.

Officers from Police Scotland at the headquarters of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in Edinburgh following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell. Police Scotland are conducting searches at a number of properties in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party. Picture date: Wednesday April 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE SNP. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Police raided the SNP headquarters in Edinburgh following Mr Murrell’s arrest (Picture: PA)

‘Nicola Sturgeon had no prior knowledge of Police Scotland’s action or intentions.

‘Ms Sturgeon will fully cooperate with Police Scotland if required however at this time no such request has been made.’

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband and current chief executive officer of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrel arrive to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving for The Queen's reign at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London on June 3, 2022 as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations. - Queen Elizabeth II kicked off the first of four days of celebrations marking her record-breaking 70 years on the throne, to cheering crowds of tens of thousands of people. But the 96-year-old sovereign's appearance at the Platinum Jubilee -- a milestone never previously reached by a British monarch -- took its toll, forcing her to pull out of a planned church service. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon votes with her husband Peter Murrell (Picture: Getty Images)

Police Scotland has been investigating the spending of about £600,000 which was intended for Scottish independence campaigning.

It is understood there have been complaints the cash has been used improperly by being spent elsewhere.

A spokesperson earlier said: ‘A 58-year-old man has today, Wednesday, 5 April 2023, been arrested as a suspect with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.

Officers from Police Scotland outside the headquarters of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in Edinburgh following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell. Police Scotland are conducting searches at a number of properties in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party. Picture date: Wednesday April 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE SNP. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Police are probing the party’s bookkeeping (Picture: PA)
Officers from Police Scotland stand beside by police tape and a police tent outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Peter Murrell, in Uddingston, Glasgow, after he was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party. Picture date: Wednesday April 5, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE SNP. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Police have cornered off the home of Peter Murrell in Uddingston, Glasgow (Picture: PA)

‘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.

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