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British counterterrorism police arrest US soldier accused of spying on behalf of Russia

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British counterterrorism police arrested a 41-year-old US Army soldier near Gloucester on Tuesday for allegedly spying for Russia. Two locations in Gloucestershire were searched as part of the investigation, which involved close cooperation between UK and US authorities. FBI Director Kash Patel called it a case of "utmost concern" to the United States and its allies, emphasizing that the FBI has no tolerance for actions that endanger national security.

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On November 10, 2026, British police arrested an unnamed 41-year-old US soldier near Gloucester, approximately 90 miles west of London, on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence. The arrest was made as part of a counter-terrorism investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Policing unit under the National Security Act 2023, specifically sections involving assistance to foreign intelligence services and obtaining or disclosing protected information.

The soldier is in custody at a London police station while investigations continue. Brigadier General Sean Stinchon from the US Army Counterintelligence Command stated that this incident underscores the persistent risk of insider threats. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized that such actions endanger national security, reiterating the bureau's commitment to working closely with UK authorities and other partners in addressing these threats.

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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing called it a "significant arrest" as a result of "close collaboration between UK and US authorities." "The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing," Evans said.

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British counterterrorism police arrest US soldier accused of spying on behalf of Russia · assertive framing

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A 41-year-old member of the US Army was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday in England, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. asserted

Police → arrest → statement

Authorities were searched two locations in the Gloucestershire region, police said, adding: "The country to which the allegations pertain is Russia." asserted

allegations → search → which

US authorities, the US Military and the FBI were closely involved in the investigation, police said. asserted

police → involve → investigation

The man was in custody at a London police station, authorities said on Tuesday evening as the news emerged. asserted

news → say → evening

What did US and UK officials say about the arrest? asserted

officials → say → arrest

Evans → call → authorities

FBI Director Kash Patel said the case was of "utmost concern" to the US and its allies. asserted

case → say → US

"While this investigation is continuing, I want to send a clear message — this FBI has no tolerance for anyone who breaks their oath to the United States and whose actions endanger our national security and that of our partners," Patel said. asserted

Patel → continue → partners

He also expressed thanks to UK investigators across various branches and the US Military Counterintelligence Command "for their outstanding work. asserted

He → express → work

Brigadier General Sean Stinchon, the commanding general of US Army Counterintelligence Command also said the case demonstrated the "resolve of the counterintelligence community." asserted

case → command → community

"The alleged conduct of a senior soldier, entrusted with sensitive information, is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent," Stinchon said. asserted

Stinchon → entrust → information

RAF Fairford, which was in the news earlier this year amid a security scare at the vast airbase used by both UK and US planes, is not far southeast of Gloucester. asserted

which → use → Gloucester

Gloucester's neighboring town, Cheltenham, is one the UK's intelligence hubs outside London. asserted

town → neighbor → London

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