NEWS STORY : SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie Arrested

STORY

Colin Beattie, the SNP treasurer, has been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation into the finances of the party. It follows the arrest two weeks ago of Peter Murrell, the Chief Executive of the SNP and also the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Police Scotland said in a statement:

“A 71-year-old man has today, Tuesday, 18 April 2023, been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National party. The man is in custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.

A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The matter is 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. As the investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further.”