Alex Salmond, cleared of a series of sex charges yesterday, is facing a fresh police investigation following allegations made by four women.

The former first minister of Scotland was found not guilty of 11 sexual assault charges and a charge of attempted rape. The verdict of not proven, which has the same legal effect as an acquittal, was returned on a charge of intent to rape.

However, The Times has learnt that at least another four women made complaints to detectives in Scotland about Mr Salmond’s alleged behaviour in London. Sources in Police Scotland confirmed that information had been passed to the Metropolitan Police.

Officers in London will now be able to consider the claims, which are said to relate to Mr Salmond’s two stints