Nicola Sturgeon released without charge following arrest amid SNP finances probe
NICOLA Sturgeon has been released following her arrest earlier today.
The former First Minister was arrested this morning amid a police probe into the SNP’s finances.
The force announced the Glasgow Southside MSP she was released around 5.24pm tonight.
Police arrested Ms Sturgeon this morning at around 10.09am and was taken for questioning as part of Operation Branchform.
A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: “A 52-year-old woman who was arrested earlier today, Sunday, 11 June, 2023, as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, has been released without charge pending further investigation.
“The woman was questioned by Police Scotland detectives after she was arrested at 10.09am. She was released from custody at 5.24pm.
“A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
“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.”
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