Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell arrested as part of funding investigation – live

Murrell, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, stood down in March

Police Scotland have arrested former SNP chief executive and the husband of the former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell, in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National party.

The 58-year-old is in custody and being questioned by Police Scotland, the nationwide force for Scotland, PA Media reports.