Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged

Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged with possession of indecent images.

The 52-year-old has represented South Scotland since 2016 and was arrested at a property in Dumfries earlier this month. Following his arrest, Smyth has been suspended by Scottish Labour and is currently listed as an independent on the parliament website. He is scheduled to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court at a later date.


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