Former editor of the News of the World, Andy Coulson Photo
Andy Coulson, the former editor of the News of the World, is facing a perjury investigation by Scottish police after they announced they are to examine testimony in the Tommy Sheridan trial.
The Crown Office has asked Strathclyde Police to conduct a “preliminary assessment” of witness evidence in the trial in light of the latest allegations in the phone hacking scandal.
Mr Coulson, then Downing Street director of communications, told the trial last December that he had no knowledge of illegal activities .
while he was editor of the tabloid newspaper.
while he was editor of the tabloid newspaper.
He also denied knowing the paper paid corrupt police officers for tip-offs, but it has been reported this week that News International has uncovered e-mails showing payments were made during his editorship.
Although Strathclyde Police refused to provide details, it is understood they will concentrate on the testimony of Mr Coulson.
