Police investigating sexual misconduct claims against Alex Salmond have spoken to staff at Edinburgh Airport as part of their inquiry.

Officers have interviewed the employees over an accusation relating to the former First Minister, which is said to have happened in 2008.

The incident does not form part of the Scottish Government investigation into sexual harassment claims against Salmond which came to light earlier this year.

An Edinburgh Airport spokesman said: "We can confirm that we are assisting Police Scotland with its enquiries.

"We cannot comment further at this time."

A spokesman for the former party leader said: "Mr Salmond denies all suggestions of misconduct at any time and suggests that everyone should allow police inquires to take their proper course without briefing or breaching their confidentiality.

"Alex has not been interviewed by the police about any matter. He is content to have his case against the Scottish government stated in the Court of Session in January."

Two complaints, fiercely denied by Mr Salmond, were raised in January against him and he was informed of an investigation in March.

The allegations about his conduct towards two staff members in 2013, while he was first minister, emerged before Police Scotland confirmed the complaints have was passed to the force.

Mr Salmond later resigned from the SNP and launched legal action against the Scottish government in the Court of Session over its handling of the misconduct allegations.