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A 24-year-old serving member of the British Royal Navy named Teddy Young has been charged with spying under the U.K.'s National Security Act. He faces two specific charges related to preparing to disclose protected information and obtaining information for a foreign power between November 2024 and May 2025. Arrested on Tuesday in Bedfordshire, Young is set to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Thursday. Police stated that these charges are unrelated to the recent security alert at RAF Fairford airbase.
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Teddy Young, a 24-year-old member of the Royal Navy, was charged under the National Security Act for allegedly obtaining and preparing to disclose protected information that benefited an unnamed foreign power between November 26, 2024, and May 21, 2025. Young was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire on October 8 and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later the same day. The charges include obtaining information prejudicial to UK safety or interests, but police clarified that they are not connected to recent investigations related to RAF Fairford airbase incidents involving potential foreign threats. Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, Commander Helen Flanagan, emphasized the seriousness of these charges and noted close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence during the investigation.
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British police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act
Authorities say charges not connected to recent incident at RAF Fairford airbase
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A serving member of the British Royal Navy will appear in a London court on Thursday to face charges of spying for an undisclosed foreign power.
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Teddy Young, 24, has been charged with two offences under the U.K.'s National Security Act, including preparing to disclose protected information between November 2024 and May 2025, London's Metropolitan Police Service said.
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During the same period, Young allegedly obtained, copied, recorded or retained protected information for the benefit of a foreign power.
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Young has been in police custody since he was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Bedfordshire, north of London.
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He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London on Thursday.
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"These are very serious charges against a serving member of the armed forces," Cmdr. Helen Flanagan, head of counterterrorism policing in London, said in a statement.
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"We have worked extremely closely with relevant operational colleagues within the Ministry of Defence as our investigation has progressed to ensure appropriate measures could be taken to mitigate any potential risks linked to this matter."
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Police said the charges weren't related to the recent security alert at RAF Fairford, a British airbase from which U.S. bombers have launched strikes against Iran.
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Three suspicious vans were discovered near the base in the early-morning hours of Sept. 27, triggering an investigation that has led to the arrest of seven men.
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Young was previously arrested on May 21, 2025, and released on bail pending further investigation.
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His security clearance was suspended at that time and he was removed from his duties.
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The Royal Navy issued a statement acknowledging the arrest of a service member.
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"As legal proceedings are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage," the navy said.
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