Douglas Ross has requested “immediate” action from First Minister John Swinney after he claimed he was “physically assaulted and verbally abused” by a government minister.

The former Scottish Conservative leader accused the minister for parliamentary business, Jamie Hepburn, of “physically grabbing” him, raising his voice, and using “foul and abusive language” inside the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Hepburn admitted he used language he shouldn’t have but downplayed the incident, saying he did not grab Ross and instead placed his hand on his shoulder.

Police confirmed that officers had spoken with Ross and no complaint was made.

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