Police Scotland is probing a new complaint made against the former SNP leader.
Political allies of Alex Salmond have reacted with anger after an historic allegation of sexual assault was made against the former first minister just days after his death.
It was revealed today Police Scotland received a complaint soon after his death alleging he carried out a sexual assault several years ago. McEleny, a close friend and ally of Salmond, today accused those close to the former government led by Nicola Sturgeon of a campaign of "conspiracy and smears to stitch up Alex Salmond".
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