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British police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act

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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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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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British London National Security Act Royal Navy the British Royal Navy

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London GPE · 5× Young PERSON · 3× British NORP · 2× Bedfordshire GPE · 1× Metropolitan Police Service ORG · 1× Royal Navy ORG · 1× Teddy Young PERSON · 1× U.K. GPE · 1× Westminster Magistrates' Court ORG · 1× the British Royal Navy ORG · 1×

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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.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-08

🔮 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.

2026-10-08 · CBC News

British police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act · mixed framing

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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 asserted

Authorities → charge → airbase

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. asserted

member → serve → power

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. uncertain

Service → charge → November

During the same period, Young allegedly obtained, copied, recorded or retained protected information for the benefit of a foreign power. uncertain

Young → obtain → power

Young has been in police custody since he was arrested on Tuesday at his home in Bedfordshire, north of London. asserted

he → arrest → London

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London on Thursday. asserted

He → appear → Thursday

"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. asserted

Flanagan → serve → statement

"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

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. asserted

bombers → say → Iran

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. asserted

that → discover → men

Young was previously arrested on May 21, 2025, and released on bail pending further investigation. uncertain

Young → arrest → investigation

His security clearance was suspended at that time and he was removed from his duties. asserted

he → suspend → duties

The Royal Navy issued a statement acknowledging the arrest of a service member. asserted

Navy → issue → member

"As legal proceedings are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage," the navy said. asserted

navy → comment → stage