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Royal Navy sailor charged with spying for Russia in London court

A Royal Navy sailor, Teddy Young, appeared in a London court facing charges of spying for Russia. He is accused of preparing to disclose protected information and retaining sensitive UK defense material between November 2024 and May 2025. Young, who held high-level security clearance, was arrested at his home and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court. AI

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Royal Navy sailor charged with spying for Russia in London court

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Royal Navy sailor appears in London court on charges of spying for Russia

    A Royal Navy sailor appeared in a London court on Thursday to face charges of spying for Russia. Teddy Young, 24, has been charged with two offences under the National Security Act, including preparing to disclose protected information between November 2024 and May 2025, London’s…