he SNP’s treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by officers investigating the party’s funding and finances.
Mr Beattie is also an MSP.
It comes after the separate arrest of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell earlier this month in connection with the investigation.
Mr Murrell was released without charge pending further investigation.
In a statement, Police Scotland said: “A 71-year-old man has today, Tuesday18 April 2023 been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
“The man is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives. A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
“The matter is 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.”
More follows.
