Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell re-arrested over police investigation into SNP funding and finances

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, who is a former SNP chief executive, has been re-arrested over a police investigation into the party's funding and finances.

A Police Scotland statement said: "The man, who was previously arrested as a suspect on 5 April, 2023, was taken into custody at 9.13am and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.

"The matter remains active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public are therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.

"As the investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further at this time."

The police inquiry - dubbed Operation Branchform - has been ongoing since July 2021.

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