Nicola Sturgeon insists she had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husband’s arrest

Nicola Sturgeon has said she had "no prior knowledge" of police plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell.

A spokesperson for the former Scottish first minister said: "It would not be appropriate to comment on a live police investigation.

"Nicola Sturgeon had no prior knowledge of Police Scotland's action or intentions.

"Ms Sturgeon will fully cooperate with Police Scotland if required however at this time no such request has been made."

Murrell, a former SNP chief executive, was taken into police custody earlier today in connection with an investigation into the political party's funding and finances.

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