SNP leader’s brother-in-law arrested for second time

HUMZA YOUSAF’S brother-in-law has been arrested in connection with a man falling from a flat.

Ramsay El-nakla, 36, was one of three people arrested yesterday over the incident in Morgan Street, Dundee, on Jan 10. The Scottish Sun reported that he was arrested again as he prepared to walk free from court, where he was facing charges of being involved in the supply of heroin.

Officers stepped in as he prepared to leave the dock, and, he was taken back to the cells at Bell Street police station.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Two men, aged 50 and 36, and a 41-year-old woman were arrested on Monday, Jan 15 2024 in connection with an incident on Morgan Street, Dundee on Wednesday, Jan 10.

“Around 8.20am on Jan 10, officers received a report that a man had fallen from a flat. The 36-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

El-nakla’s sister, psychotherapist Nadia El-nakla, is the wife of the First Minister and is an SNP councillor on Dundee city council.

El-nakla was allegedly caught dealing the Class A drug along with two other people at an address in Dundee on Jan 11. He spent the weekend in custody before appearing briefly on a threecharge petition at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Around a quarter of a kilogramme of heroin was recovered, with a potential street value estimated to be around £6,200. The trio were also alleged to have been caught in possession of crack cocaine and cannabis.

None of the three – who appeared individually before Sheriff George Way – entered any plea and the case was continued for further examination. El-nakla, Mcgowan and Stewart were all granted bail by Sheriff Way.

After being made aware of her brother’s first arrest, Nadia El-nakla said: “I don’t have any comment just now. Let’s see what happens in the next few days.”

Asked about the drugs charges, Mr Yousaf declined to comment.