Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has suspended by Scottish Labour after the charges came to light, and is now listed as an independent on the parliament website
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged over possession of indecent images.
The 52-year-old, who has represented South Scotland since 2016, was arrested at a property in Dumfries earlier this month.
Smyth has now been suspended by Scottish Labour and is listed as an independent on the parliament website.
He has held several frontbench roles for the party, most recently in April 2023, and previously served as Scottish Labour’s general secretary.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, August 5, officers executed a warrant at a property on Marchfield Avenue, Dumfries.
“A 52-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images. He is due to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court at a later date.”
It is understood the party suspended Smyth when it became aware of the police investigation.
A Labour spokesperson said: “The whip has been removed from Colin Smyth MSP, pending an investigation.
“We cannot comment further on this matter while the investigation is ongoing.”
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