US Army member arrested in UK over Russian espionage allegations

Summarised from 11 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 19:44 · Archive

A 41-year-old member of the US Army was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage offences relating to Russia.

A 41-year-old senior member of the US Army was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday by British counter-terror police on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023. The allegations relate to Russia. The arrest followed an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing working closely with US authorities, the US Military and the FBI.

The man was arrested under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023. Section 1 covers obtaining or disclosing protected information; section 3 concerns assisting a foreign intelligence service. He remains in custody at a London police station.

As part of the investigation, officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire. Counter Terrorism Policing said the investigation is not linked to any other ongoing probes.

Brig Gen Sean Stinchon, commanding general of US Army Counterintelligence Command, said the alleged conduct of a senior soldier 'entrusted with sensitive information' was 'a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent'. He encouraged anyone who suspects suspicious activity to report it to their local counterintelligence office.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, described the arrest as significant. 'The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing,' she said. 'This activity demonstrates the strength of our UK and US law enforcement and national security partnerships.'

FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrest involved allegations of espionage 'of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies'. He added: '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 cited 167 counterintelligence and espionage arrests made by the FBI over the previous 21 months, representing a 53 per cent increase.

No further details about the suspect's role or the nature of the alleged espionage have been disclosed. The investigation is continuing.

How it is being reported

• US soldier arrested in UK on Russian espionage allegationsA member of the US Army has been arrested in near Gloucester in England. Police said he was suspected of espionage activity in connection with Russia. Investigators from the US and UK are involved in the probe.DW News · 10 Nov, 19:35
• Member of US army arrested on suspicion of offences under National Security ActPolice said the country to which the allegations relate is Russia.Evening Standard · 10 Nov, 19:34
• What we know as member of US army arrested for ‘allegations of espionage’A 41-year-old man was arrested in the UK under suspicion of offences under the National Security ActThe i Paper · 10 Nov, 19:30
• UK counter-terrorism police arrest member of US army in GloucestershireMan, 41, arrested as part of an investigation by British police working with US authorities, US military and FBI A member of the US army has been arrested by British counter-terrorism police. The man, 41, was arrested as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing, working closely with US authorities, the US military and the FBI, Counter Terrorism Policing London said. Continue reading...The Guardian · 10 Nov, 19:25
• US Army soldier arrested by UK terror cops over alleged espionage linked to RussiaThe 41-year-old US Army member was arrested today in Gloucester following a collaboration between authorities in the UK and the USThe Mirror · 10 Nov, 19:15
• Senior US soldier arrested by UK counter-terror policeThe 41-year-old was arrested on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act which relate to Russia, police say.BBC News · 10 Nov, 19:12
• US soldier arrested by British terror police for alleged espionage relating to RussiaA man was arrested near Gloucester following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing, working closely with US authorities, US Military and the FBIThe Independent · 10 Nov, 19:12
• Senior US soldier accused of spying for Russia arrested in the UKThe soldier has not been named (Picture: Getty Images/Cavan Images RF) A senior member of the US Army entrusted with top-secret information has been arrested near Gloucester on allegations connected to Russia . The man, 41, was arrested earlier today and remains in custody in London , the Met…Metro · 10 Nov, 19:07
• Member of the US Army is arrested in the UK 'over spying for Russia'A 41-year-old man was arrested near the city of Gloucester today and remains in custody at a London police station.Daily Mail · 10 Nov, 19:00
• British counter-terror police arrest US soldier suspected of spying for RussiaAn American serviceman has been arrested by British counter-terror police on suspicion of spying for Russia. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest was made following an investigation from Counter Terrorism Policing and US authorities, including the FBI. The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under Section 1 and Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023. The force confirmed officers are carrying out searches in two Gloucestershire locations as part of the probe. Following the arrest, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, senior national…GB News · 10 Nov, 18:55
• Member of US army arrested in UK over 'allegations of espionage' involving RussiaA member of the US army has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, which is allegedly Russia.Sky News · 10 Nov, 18:50

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