Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, the former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive, has been arrested following an investigation into the party's finances.

Mr Murrell's Glasgow home has been sealed off by detectives while police have also carried out a search at the SNP's headquarters in Edinburgh.

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.

The force has been investigating the spending of about £600,000 which was earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.

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."

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