The press watchdog is not currently planning to investigate newspaper coverage of the disappearance of Nicola Bulley. But Ipso said it was not ruling out a probe after Ms Bulley's family criticised 'appalling' coverage by some media.
11.06.2023 - 14:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the ongoing probe into the funding and finances of the SNP.
The 52-year-old is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives having been arrested on Sunday June 11.
A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
As the investigation is ongoing police say they are unable to comment further.
The former first minister’s arrest comes after her husband and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested in April.
MSP Colin Beattie, who was the party's treasurer at the time, was also arrested as part of the investigation.
Both men were released without charge pending further inquiry.
As well as the arrests, searches were carried out at a number of properties, including Murrell and Sturgeon’s home – where a police tent was erected in the garden – and SNP headquarters in Edinburgh.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 52-year-old woman has today, Sunday, June 11, 2023, been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
"The woman is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.
"A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
"The matter is active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public are therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.
"As the investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further."
A spokesperson for Nicola Sturgeon said: "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
The press watchdog is not currently planning to investigate newspaper coverage of the disappearance of Nicola Bulley. But Ipso said it was not ruling out a probe after Ms Bulley's family criticised 'appalling' coverage by some media.
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