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Member of the Royal Navy charged with 'spying for foreign power' after being arrested by counter terror police

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Haigh, E. (2026, October 8). Member of the Royal Navy charged with 'spying for foreign power' after being arrested by counter terror police. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16192287/Member-Royal-Navy-charged-national-security-offences.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Teddy Young, a 24-year-old member of the Royal Navy, has been charged with national security offences including attempting to benefit a foreign power by disclosing protected information between November 26, 2024, and May 21, 2025. Counter terror police arrested Young at his home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday and he was formally charged yesterday. The Metropolitan Police did not specify which foreign country is involved but assured that the arrest is unrelated to recent counter-terror incidents like the one at RAF Fairford. Commander Helen Flanagan emphasized the seriousness of the charges and urged against speculation while the case proceeds through legal channels.

Written by AI on 2026-10-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 8, 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 intended to benefit an unnamed foreign power. Young was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday and is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court later that day. The charges cover a period from November 26, 2024 to May 21, 2025, and include obtaining protected information prejudicial to the UK's interests.

Commander Helen Flanagan of Counter Terrorism Policing London emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. The charges are not connected to recent investigations at RAF Fairford airbase involving a potential Iranian drone attack.

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A member of the Royal Navy has been charged with national security offences alleged to involve spying for a foreign power after being arrested by counter terror police. asserted

member → charge → police

Teddy Young, 24, was arrested at home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday and taken into custody in London. asserted

Young → arrest → London

Yesterday he was charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for committing an offence of disclosing protected information between November 26 2024 and May 21 2025. uncertain

he → charge → November

He was also charged with obtaining, copying, recording or retaining protected information, intending the conduct to benefit a foreign power, between the same dates. asserted

conduct → charge → dates

This was done while Young knew or ought reasonably to know this was prejudicial to the safety or interests of the United Kingdom. asserted

this → do → Kingdom

The Met Police did not disclose which foreign country Young is alleged to have tried to assist. asserted

Young → disclose → country

But his arrest is not related to recent counter terror investigations, including the incident at RAF Fairford, officers said. asserted

officers → relate → Fairford

Teddy Young, 24, was arrested at home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday and taken into custody in London (Pictured: New Scotland Yard) He is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today. Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: 'These are very serious charges against a serving member of the armed forces. ' asserted

These → arrest → forces

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. uncertain

measures → work → matter

'It is important now that any further speculation on this case is avoided and so that the case can progress through the courts and the justice process not be impeded in any way.' This is a breaking news story and is being updated. asserted

This → avoid → way

Member of the Royal Navy charged with 'spying for foreign power' after being arrested by counter terror police

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