SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell arrested by police

Mr Murrell was arrested and questioned by detectives who are looking into the SNP's finances

It’s little more than a week since Nicola Sturgeon stepped down as First Minister. She’d spoken about getting some time away from the spotlight.

Instead – early this morning – the police were at the front door of the home she shares with her husband – former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell.

Officers erected a forensic tent on their front lawn.

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