Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 from SNP, court papers show

Ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former CEO of party is due to appear in Glasgow court next Friday

The former chief executive of the Scottish National party (SNP) Peter Murrell has been accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a period of more than 12 years, according to court documents that emerged ahead of a hearing.

Murrell, the ex-husband of the former first minister and party leader Nicola Sturgeon, is due to appear at the high court in Glasgow next Friday for a preliminary hearing in the case.