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Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon arrested in SNP finance investigation

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Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the probe into SNP finances.

A spokesperson for Nicola Sturgeon confirmed: ‘Nicola Sturgeon has today, Sunday 11th June, by arrangement with Police Scotland, attended an interview where she was to be arrested and questioned in relation to Operation Branchform. Nicola has consistently said she would co-operate with the investigation if asked and continues to do so.’

This evening, a few hours after Sturgeon was arrested, a spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed Sturgeon had been released without charge.

A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

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