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