Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Arrested

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Arrested
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond delivers a statement in Edinburgh on Jan. 8, 2019. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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EDINBURGH—Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been arrested, a source told Reuters on Jan. 24.

“We can confirm a 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal. Proceedings are now live under the contempt of court act,” said Police Scotland when asked about the reports.