Nicola Sturgeons husband Peter Murrell re-arrested in police probe into SNPs finances [Video]

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell is understood to have been rearrested in connection with Police Scotland’s investigation into the SNP’s finances.

The 59-year-old, who was taken into custody on Thursday morning, was previously arrested on 5 April last year as part of the same probe.

Police Scotland said in a statement: “A 59-year-old man has today been rearrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.

“The man, who was previously arrested as a suspect on April 5 2023, was taken into custody at 9.13am and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.

“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 …