Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrested

Former Scottish first minster Alex Salmond has been arrested and charged by Police Scotland, sources said.
Former Scottish first minister, Alex Salmond.Former Scottish first minister, Alex Salmond.
Former Scottish first minister, Alex Salmond.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that a 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

"Proceedings are now live under the contempt of court act."

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