Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond arrested
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been arrested by police.
Police Scotland confirmed that a 64-year-old man had been charged and said a report would be sent to prosecutors.
It is not yet known what Mr Salmond has been charged with.
Mr Salmond, who was first minister from 2007 to 2014, could appear in court later on Thursday.
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