UPDATE: Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon released without charge
Published: 18:15, 11 June 2023
| Updated: 18:18, 11 June 2023
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A 52-year-old woman identified by Police Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon who was arrested earlier today, Sunday, June 11, as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, has been released without charge pending further investigation.
The woman was questioned by Police Scotland detectives after she was arrested at 10.09am.
She was released from custody at 5.24pm.
A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
The matter remains 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.
