POLICE Scotland have not received criminal complaints about Derek Mackay after he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy.
The Finance Secretary has resigned from the Scottish Government after it was revealed he sent creepy texts to the teenager.
The First Minister has since confirmed he has been suspended from the SNP.
READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon confirms Derek Mackay suspended from SNP
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We have not received any complaint of criminality, however, we are currently assessing available information from the media reporting and would encourage anyone with information to please come forward.
READ MORE: Who is Derek Mackay – the man who resigned as Finance Secretary?
“Police Scotland will always listen to anyone who wishes to seek advice or formally report a matter to us.”
Mackay’s resignation came just hours ahead of his planned statement on the Scottish Budget.
It will now be delivered by Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article