BREAKING: Nicola Sturgeon has said she had 'no prior knowledge' of police plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell
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."Ms Sturgeon will fully cooperate with Police Scotland if required however at this time no such request has been made."earlier today in connection with an investigation into the political party's funding and finances.
Officers are also carrying out searches at a number of addresses, including at Mr Murrell and Ms Sturgeon's home in Glasgow and atPolice Scotland has been investigating the spending of about £600,000 which was earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.
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