US soldier arrested in Britain on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence
Summary
British police arrested a 41-year-old senior U.S. Army member near Gloucester on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence and obtaining or disclosing protected information. The man remains in custody, and police said the case is separate from other counterterrorism investigations.Key Facts
- Police arrested the unnamed man on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
- The arrest took place near Gloucester in western England.
- Police suspect the man violated two sections of the UK National Security Act 2023.
- The Metropolitan Police said its counterterrorism officers worked with the FBI and the U.S. military.
- FBI Director Kash Patel described the allegations as a serious concern for the United States and its allies.
- Police searched two locations in Gloucestershire.
- Authorities said the arrest was not connected to other counterterrorism investigations, including a suspected plot at RAF Fairford.
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