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Oct 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Royal Navy sailor appears in court over Russia spy charge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Able Seaman Teddy Young, 24, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, charged under the National Security Act with preparing to disclose sensitive information to Russia. Prosecutors allege he retained UK defence and intelligence material and made preparations to share it, including translating a message into Russian and searching for a portal to submit information.
WHO: Able Seaman Teddy Young
WHAT: Young appeared in court charged with preparing to disclose sensitive information to Russia.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM ET
WHERE: Westminster, United Kingdom
WHY: The charge is based on allegations that Young retained UK defence and intelligence material and prepared to disclose sensitive information to Russia.
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