Police investigate Salmond’s indyref conduct

The police investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Alex Salmond is examining a 20-month period during and after the 2014 independence referendum.

Officers have approached the Scottish Government for the names and details of the former First Minister’s private staff between April 2013 and November 2014, it has been reported.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Our enquiries continue. We will not be commenting further.”

Mr Salmond denies all claims of harassment and has lodged a judicial review at Scotland’s Court of Session over the complaints process used by the Scottish Government.

Ministers last week insisted there were “inaccuracies” in public statements made by Mr Salmond in relation to the case after two women made allegations of harassment against him from 2013. “As we have said previously, we are confident our processes are legally sound and we will vigorously defend our position,” a Scottish Government spokesman said.

A spokesman for Mr Salmond said: “We are delighted that the Scottish Government have now conceded our right to bring the petition ... we will do our substantive talking before the Court of Session.” 0 Alex Salmond denies all claims of harassment