Law & Justice

Royal Navy Sailor Charged with Spying for Unnamed Foreign Power

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

A 24‑year‑old Royal Navy service member, Teddy Young of Bedfordshire, has been charged under the National Security Act with obtaining protected information that could benefit an unnamed foreign power. Young was arrested at his home on Tuesday and is being held in custody. He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The charges, which cover the period from 26 November 2024 to 21 May 2025, allege that Young prepared to disclose protected information and that he obtained, copied, recorded or retained such information with the intent to benefit a foreign power, knowing that this could harm the United Kingdom’s safety or interests. Cdr Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter‑Terrorism Policing London, described the charges as very serious and said that the investigation has involved close cooperation with Ministry of Defence colleagues to mitigate potential risks. The Royal Navy confirmed the charges and stated that further comments would be inappropriate while legal proceedings continue.