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Royal Navy Sailor Charged Under Security Act

Thursday, October 8, 2026
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A large gray naval warship marked “D35,” with a red dragon emblem on its bow, is moored in a harbor beside a black-and-white tugboat. Several sailboats and yellow buoys float in the foreground, with dockside buildings and a cloudy sky behind the vessels.

Summary

A 24-year-old Royal Navy sailor, identified in reports as Teddy Young, has been charged under the UK’s National Security Act over alleged handling of protected information for a foreign power. Prosecutors allege that between November 2024 and May 2025 he obtained, copied, recorded or retained sensitive material and prepared to disclose it; reports identify Russia as the alleged intended recipient and describe claims that he used the dark web to seek contact with Russian authorities. Young appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in October 2026, was not asked to enter a plea at the initial hearing, and was remanded in custody pending a further appearance. He had previously been arrested in May 2025, released on bail, removed from his duties and had his security clearance suspended. The Royal Navy has declined further comment while proceedings continue. Police have stressed that the case is unrelated to a separate investigation involving suspicious vans near RAF Fairford. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Key Points

  • Young faces two National Security Act charges concerning alleged preparation to disclose protected information and possession or retention of information for a foreign power.
  • The alleged conduct occurred between November 2024 and May 2025; reports say prosecutors allege he sought contact with Russian authorities using the dark web.
  • He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in October 2026 and remains in custody pending his next hearing.
  • Young’s security clearance was suspended and he was removed from duties after his May 2025 arrest.
  • Police say the charges are unrelated to the separate security investigation near RAF Fairford; the allegations remain unproven.

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British police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act | CBC General Entertainment

08-10-2026

A 24-year-old serving member of the British Royal Navy, Teddy Young, has been charged with two offences under the United Kingdom’s National Security Act, according to London’s Metropolitan Police Service. The charges concern alleged activity between November 2024 and May 2025: preparing to disclose protected information and obtaining, copying, recording or retaining protected information for the benefit of an undisclosed foreign power. Young is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London on Thursday. He has been held in police custody since his arrest at his home in Bedfordshire on Tuesday. London counterterrorism policing chief Cmdr. Helen Flanagan described the accusations as very serious and said police had worked closely with Ministry of Defence colleagues during the investigation to help address any potential risks. The Royal Navy confirmed that a service member had been arrested but said it could not comment further while legal proceedings were ongoing. Police emphasized that the charges are not connected to a separate security alert at RAF Fairford. Three suspicious vans were found near the airbase in the early hours of September 27, prompting an investigation in which seven men have been arrested. RAF Fairford is a British airbase from which U.S. bombers have launched strikes against Iran. Young had previously been arrested on May 21, 2025, and released on bail while the investigation continued. His security clearance was suspended and he was removed from his duties at that time. The article reports the allegations and procedural developments but does not establish Young’s guilt; the case is proceeding through the courts.
Entities: Teddy Young, Royal Navy, United Kingdom National Security Act, Metropolitan Police Service, Westminster Magistrates’ Court • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged spying for Russia | Euronews

08-10-2026

A 24-year-old Royal Navy sailor, Teddy Stanley Greenidge Young, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Thursday, 8 October 2026, accused of spying for Russia. He faces two charges under the UK’s National Security Act relating to allegedly obtaining protected information and preparing to share it between November 2024 and May 2025. The Metropolitan Police said the alleged conduct took place while Young served as a Royal Navy warfare intelligence rating with high-level security clearance and access to intelligence systems. The Crown Prosecution Service said he allegedly accessed and kept sensitive UK defence and intelligence material, and acted in a way consistent with preparing to pass it to a foreign power. Prosecutors also allege that he used the dark web to try to contact Russian authorities, drafting a message seeking contact with a potential threat actor. Young was not asked to enter a plea at the brief hearing, which the article says was due to the seriousness of the charges. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for 16 October in London. Young joined the Navy in April 2024, and the alleged offences are said to have occurred during his first deployment, which began on 4 November 2024. He had previously been arrested on 21 May 2025 and released on bail while the investigation continued. His security clearance was suspended and he was removed from his duties at that time. The Royal Navy acknowledged the arrest of a service member but declined to comment further while legal proceedings are ongoing. The allegations have not been established in court.
Entities: Teddy Stanley Greenidge Young, Royal Navy, Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London, Russia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

UK navy serviceman accused of spying for foreign power

08-10-2026

A 24-year-old serving Royal Navy member, Teddy Young, has been charged with offenses under the UK National Security Act related to allegedly handling protected information for the benefit of a foreign power. London police said Young was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire, north of London, on Tuesday. The alleged conduct took place between November 6, 2024, and May 21, 2025. The charges include preparing to disclose sensitive information to a foreign power and allegedly obtaining, copying, recording, or retaining protected information for that power’s benefit. The article distinguishes Young’s case from a separate recent security incident at RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US bombers that have launched strikes on Iran. Police have arrested seven people since three suspicious vans were stopped near the base on September 27, but the article says Young’s charges are not connected to that incident. It provides no further information about the alleged foreign power, the evidence, or Young’s response to the charges. The account attributes the arrest and charging information to London police and describes the allegations rather than reporting a finding of guilt.
Entities: Teddy Young, Royal Navy, London police, Bedfordshire, RAF Fairford • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

UK navy sailor charged with spying for Russia | South China Morning Post

08-10-2026

Royal Navy sailor Teddy Young, 24, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London on Thursday, October 9, 2026, facing two charges under the UK’s National Security Act related to alleged spying for Russia. According to London’s Metropolitan Police Service, one charge concerns preparing to disclose protected information to a foreign power between November 2024 and May 2025. The second alleges that during the same period Young obtained, copied, recorded or retained protected information for the benefit of a foreign power. The article does not state what the information involved or provide details about the alleged recipient beyond the reference to a foreign power. Young was arrested at his home in Clapham, a village about 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of London, on Tuesday and has remained in police custody since then. His court appearance followed the arrest. The report describes the accusations and procedural developments but does not provide a response from Young, details of evidence, or the outcome of the court hearing. The charges are allegations; the article does not report a finding of guilt.
Entities: Teddy Young, Royal Navy, Russia, United Kingdom, London • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform