First Minister Humza Yousaf Refuses to Suspend Nicola Sturgeon from SNP Amid Police Investigation

First Minister Humza Yousaf has stated that he will not suspend Nicola Sturgeon from the SNP, despite her arrest and release without charge as part of a police investigation into SNP finances.

Sturgeon's husband and former party chief executive, Peter Murrell, and the party's ex-treasurer Colin Beattie were also released without charge pending further investigations.

Yousaf has stated that those who have been released without charge he sees no reason to suspend their membership.

Some SNP politicians have suggested that Sturgeon should resign as an MSP while the police investigation continues, but Yousaf has stated that there is no pressure on her to do so from the party or himself as leader of the SNP.

Sturgeon was taken into custody and questioned by detectives at a police station after attending voluntarily.

She was released from custody later the same day.

A report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Sturgeon has stated that she is "innocent of any wrongdoing."