The 58-year-old was arrested as part of an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.
There was a heavy police presence outside the home Ms Sturgeon shares with Peter Murrell all day, as well as a major police presence at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
The SNP is currently subject to a police investigation into whether £600,000 earmarked for independence campaigning was diverted elsewhere in 2021.
The Scottish Police released a statement confirming Mr Murrell has been released without charge at 6.57pm, after having been arrested at 7.45am.
They added “A 58-year-old man who was arrested as a suspect earlier today, Wednesday, 5 April 2023, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, has been released without charge pending further investigation.”
“The matter remains active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public is therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.
“As the investigation is ongoing we are unable to comment further.”
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