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Royal Navy serving member, 24, arrested and charged with spying for foreign power

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Place, T. (2026, October 8). Royal Navy serving member, 24, arrested and charged with spying for foreign power. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/royal-navy-arrest-national-security-offences-b1299972.html

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Teddy Young, a 24-year-old Royal Navy member from Bedfordshire, was arrested at his home on Tuesday and charged with two offenses under the National Security Act 2023. He is accused of preparing to disclose protected information and obtaining such information to benefit a foreign power, which could harm UK interests. Counter Terrorism Policing emphasized that the case is unrelated to recent events at RAF Fairford and stressed the importance of avoiding further speculation to ensure the justice process proceeds without hindrance.

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

Young → arrest → London

Counter Terrorism Policing said Mr Young has been charged with two offences under the National Security Act 2023. asserted

Young → say → Act

The first alleges he engaged in conduct in preparation for committing an offence involving the disclosure of protected information. asserted

he → allege → information

He has also been charged with obtaining, copying, recording or retaining protected information in a manner intended to benefit a foreign power and which was prejudicial to the safety or interests of the UK. asserted

which → charge → UK

Police stressed that the case is not connected to the recent incident at RAF Fairford. asserted

case → stress → Fairford

Commander Flanagan added: "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 → add → matter

It is important now that any further speculation on this case is avoided so that the case can progress through the courts and the justice process not be impeded in any way." asserted

process → avoid → way

The National Security Act, which came into force last year, created a series of new offences designed to counter espionage, foreign interference and other threats to national security. asserted

which → come → security

Royal Navy serving member, 24, arrested and charged with spying for foreign power

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