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Gail Sheridan quizzed by police Gail Sheridan quizzed by police
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The wife and father-in-law of former MSP Tommy Sheridan are being questioned by police investigating claims of perjury during his defamation trial. The wife of former MSP Tommy Sheridan is being questioned by police over claims of perjury during his defamation case against the News of the World.
Gail Sheridan arrived at a police station in Edinburgh with her father Angus Healy shortly after 1300 GMT. Gail Sheridan arrived at a police station in Edinburgh with her father Angus Healy, 71, who was also questioned by officers, at 1300 GMT.
Mr Sheridan was charged with perjury in December following his defamation case against the News of the World. Police later said a 71-year-old man had been charged in connection with an "ongoing investigation".
Mr Sheridan was charged with perjury in December following the defamation case.
Three colleagues who gave evidence during the hearing were also charged earlier this month.Three colleagues who gave evidence during the hearing were also charged earlier this month.
The trio are former Scottish Socialist MSP Rosemary Byrne, Solidarity national secretary Graeme McIver and party member Jock Penman.The trio are former Scottish Socialist MSP Rosemary Byrne, Solidarity national secretary Graeme McIver and party member Jock Penman.
Mrs Sheridan gave evidence during the 23-day trial at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in August 2006.Mrs Sheridan gave evidence during the 23-day trial at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in August 2006.
Mr Sheridan, who left the Scottish Socialists to set up Solidarity, was awarded £200,000 damages following his case against the Sunday tabloid.Mr Sheridan, who left the Scottish Socialists to set up Solidarity, was awarded £200,000 damages following his case against the Sunday tabloid.
The jury dismissed the paper's claims that he was a serial adulterer and swinger who used drugs.The jury dismissed the paper's claims that he was a serial adulterer and swinger who used drugs.
Mrs Sheridan told the court that her husband "would be in the Clyde with a piece of concrete tied round him" if she thought there was any truth to the allegations.Mrs Sheridan told the court that her husband "would be in the Clyde with a piece of concrete tied round him" if she thought there was any truth to the allegations.
Mr Healy provided an alibi for Mr Sheridan for two instances when witnesses alleged he had taken part in a threesome in a Glasgow hotel suite.Mr Healy provided an alibi for Mr Sheridan for two instances when witnesses alleged he had taken part in a threesome in a Glasgow hotel suite.
Speaking outside the police station, Mr Sheridan said a statement would be made later.Speaking outside the police station, Mr Sheridan said a statement would be made later.