LAST UPDATE | 18 Apr

FORMER SNP CHIEF executive Peter Murrell has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party.

Murrell, 59, was arrested earlier today as part of the Police Scotland investigation into the party’s finances.

Peter Murrell is the former SNP chief executive.

In a statement this evening, Police Scotland said: “The man, who was arrested at 9.13am today and had previously been arrested as a suspect on April 5, 2023, was charged at 6.35pm after further questioning by Police Scotland detectives investigating the funding and finances of the party.

“A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in due course. The man is no longer in police custody. As this investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further.”

Includes reporting from Press Association

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