The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances.
Peter Murrell, 58, is being questioned after being taken into police custody on Wednesday morning.
Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at a number of addresses as part of the investigation.
Mr Murrell resigned as the party’s chief executive last month, a post he had held since 1999.
He has been married to Ms Sturgeon since 2010.
A spokesperson for the former first minister said she had “no prior knowledge” of Police Scotland’s action or intentions.
They added: “Ms Sturgeon will fully cooperate with Police Scotland if required, however at this time no such request has been made.”
Ms Sturgeon stood down as first minister last month and was succeeded last week by Humza Yousaf.
The new first minister said it was “a difficult day” for the SNP.
Mr Yousaf said: “I obviously can’t comment on a live police investigation.
“But what I will say is that the SNP has fully cooperated with the investigation and it will continue to do so.”
He added that the party had agreed to carry out a review on governance and transparency. (BBC)