Peter Murrell has been re-arrested in connection with Operation Branchform, Police Scotland said.

The husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been re-arrested  today in connection with the ongoing investigation into the finances of the Scottish National Party.

In a statement, Police Scotland said: "A 59-year-old man has today, Thursday, 18 April, 2024, been re-arrested 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 5 April, 2023, was taken into custody at 9.13am and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives."

"As the investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further at this time."