Royal Navy Sailor Teddy Young Charged Under National Security Act Over Alleged Russia Espionage

On Thursday, Teddy Young, a 24-year-old sailor in the Royal Navy, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London, facing accusations of espionage for Russia. The Metropolitan Police Service in London has charged him with two offenses under the National Security Act, which include the preparation to disclose protected information between November 2024 and May 2025. During this timeframe, Young is alleged to have obtained, copied, recorded, or retained sensitive information for a foreign power's benefit. He was arrested on Tuesday at his residence in Clapham, located approximately 80km (50 miles) north of London, and has been in police custody since. The Crown Prosecution Service noted that the allegations relate to his role as a Royal Navy warfare intelligence rating with access to high-level security and intelligence systems.