The First Minister was making a planned visit to the Gorbals and insisted he only became aware of the arrest of Peter Murrell after it happened.
Humza Yousaf had admitted it was a "difficult day" for the SNP following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell.
"But, again, I’d just reiterate and emphasise it’s so important for me not to comment on a live police investigation and be seen to prejudice that in any way, shape or form.” "I won’t comment on a live police investigation," he said. "Of course, as party leader, I will know the financial state and health of the party.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sturgeon's husband arrested in SNP finance probeThe former first minister's husband Peter Murrell was taken into custody.
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested in SNP finance probeThe investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP was launched after complaints about the party's handling of around £600,000 in donations BBCCatrionaR explains the background to former chief executive Peter Murrell's arrest
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested in SNP finance probeThe husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, Police Scotland said.
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested in connection with probe into SNP financesNicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, has been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing police investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested in amid SNP finance probeThe 58-year-old remains in custody after being arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested amid SNP finance investigationThe former First Minister's 58-year-old husband is currently being questioned in connection with the probe into the funding and finances of the party and various addresses are being searched.
Read more »