Member of US Army arrested in UK over allegations of espionage involving Russia

A member of the US Army has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of espionage offences related to Russia. The 41-year-old man was detained near Gloucester on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said. He is being held on suspicion of violating two sections of the National Security Act 2023: assisting a foreign intelligence service and obtaining or disclosing protected information. The arrest was made by counter-terrorism officers who worked closely with the FBI and the US military. Searches are being carried out at two locations in Gloucestershire. Police said the arrest is not linked to any other ongoing counter-terrorism investigations. The suspect remains in custody at a London police station.