Peter Murrell: Sturgeon's husband charged with 'embezzlement' of SNP

Rock Murrell, husband of ancient Scottish First of all minister Nicholas Sturgeon, has has been accused "In connection with THE embezzlement of funds" Since THE SNP, THE police to have confirmed.

THE celebration ancient chief executive was stopped on THURSDAY Morning And accused In THE evening After examination. He has Since has been released.

Murrell was First of all stopped In April last year, as part of A large scope investigation In THE SNPs funding And finances. Detectives look for THE couples House And "confiscated A luxury camping car station In THE aisle of at Murrell 92 years old the mother House", said THE Guardian. Murrell, Sturgeon And THE celebration then treasurer Colin Beattie were stopped And interviewed. All three were released without charge, And Sturgeon has with struggling denied any of them wrongdoing.

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THE investigation "concentrate on THE Status of £667,000 In donations For A pro-independence struggle funds", specifically on "allegations he had has been used For THE SNPs day by day expenses".

A SNP spokesperson said THE new arrest And charge came as A "shock", while Scottish Work assistant chief Jackie Baillie called he "another incredibly concerning development In This long term investigation".

Police Scotland has has been "critical For THE duration of THE investigation" In THE SNPs funding And finance, said THE Times. First of all Minister Humza Yousaf said earlier This month he would be to welcome A END has THE investigation.

For more that two decades, Murrell "plays A vital role In THE SNP", turning THE to party In THE "dominant force In Scottish policy", said