The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon, 52, is the third senior SNP figure to be taken into custody after her husband Peter Murrell, the party’s former chief executive, and Colin Beattie, the party’s ex-treasurer.

A probe into the party’s finances has been going on since July 2021.

Following the 52-year-old being taken into custody by cops, her younger sibling Gillian shared a picture which read: 'Sometimes there are no words'.

The 52-year-old has been arrested today amid an ongoing probe into SNP finances.

The 52-year-old was arrested on Sunday as part of an investigation into the SNP's finances.

Police Scotland said on Sunday that Nicola Sturgeon is in custody and being quizzed by detectives

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested earlier on Sunday in connection with a police probe into the Scottish National Party's finances.

Operation Branchform dates back to 2021 and is examining claims donations ‘ring-fenced’ for spending on new independence referendum campaign redirected elsewhere

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Sunday, the BBC and Sky is reporting as part of a funding inquiry.

Labour Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said the arrest was 'deeply concerning' while Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said it would have 'huge ramifications both for the SNP and the future of Scottish politics.'

She made history as the first woman to become Scotland’s first minister.