Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is understood to have been arrested by Police Scotland over an investigation into the party's finances.Detectives are said to have questioned him and searches have been carried out at a number of properties.Mr Murrell, 58, stepped down as chief executive during the recent leadership campaign.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, is understood to have been arrested by Police Scotland over an investigation into the party's finances.Detectives are said to have questioned him and searches have been carried out at a number of properties.Mr Murrell, 58, stepped down as chief executive during the recent leadership campaign.