Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth arrested and charged over indecent images
The South Scotland MSP was arrested earlier this month and is due in court at a later date, and has been suspended by the party
Last updated 20th Aug 2025
MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged in connection with possession of indecent images, prompting his suspension from Scottish Labour.
The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday the 5th August and is due to appear in court at a later date.
He was first elected as an MSP in 2016 and returned to Holyrood again at the 2021 election.
The Scottish Parliament website now lists him as an Independent.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 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."
A spokesman for Scottish Labour 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."
It is understood the MSP was administratively suspended by Labour after the party became aware of the police investigation.