THE founder of a Glasgow foodbank has been arrested and charged with fraud.

Julie Webster who launched Greater Maryhill Foodbank was arrested on Monday following a two-year probe by Police Scotland.

The foodbank closed earlier this year after a series of investigations involving the council, the police, the Scottish Government and the charity regulator.

The 40-year-old will face charges in court over alleged fraudulent activity involving a four-figure sum of money.

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The foodbank closed its doors on March 25 after a number of separate investigations.

Glasgow City Council withdrew funding for the foodbank following alleged financial irregularities.

As revealed by the Evening Times, the investigation centred on £2,897 that the foodbank was given for improvements, including a new security system.

Glasgow schools were told not to support GMF and the Scottish Government withdrew the last portion of a grant award after it "failed to comply" with grant conditions.

In May, Glasgow City Council was granted a decree at the sheriff court to evict the foodbank from its Chapel Street premises over rent arrears.

Local councillor Billy McAllister called for the food bank to be stripped of its charitable status.

An investigation by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is yet to conclude.

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Glasgow comedian Frankie Boyle and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon both sent donations after the foodbank was robbed in February 2015.

Ms Webster blamed "sustained attacks" for the foodbank's demise.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: On August 16 2016 a 40-year-old woman was charged in connection with alleged fraud offences.

"A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."

No date has been set for Ms Webster's court appearance.