A member of the British Royal Navy is set to appear in a London court on Thursday to face charges of spying for a foreign entity. Teddy Young, aged 24, is facing two charges under the UK’s National Security Act for allegedly preparing to disclose protected information between November 2024 and May 2025. The London Metropolitan Police Service revealed that during the same timeframe, Young is accused of obtaining, copying, recording, or retaining protected information for the benefit of a foreign power.
Young has been held in police custody since his arrest at his residence in Bedfordshire, located to the north of London on Tuesday. His court appearance is scheduled at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London on Thursday.
Commander Helen Flanagan, the head of counterterrorism policing in London, described the charges against Young as severe, emphasizing the collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to address any potential risks associated with the case.
Notably, the charges do not have any connection to the recent security incident at RAF Fairford, a British airbase where U.S. bombers have been deployed for operations against Iran. Police clarified that the arrest of Young is separate from the investigation that led to the apprehension of seven individuals after three suspicious vans were found near the base on September 27.
Young had been previously arrested on May 21, 2025, and was released on bail pending further inquiries. Following his earlier arrest, his security clearance was revoked, and he was relieved of his duties.
The Royal Navy released a statement acknowledging the arrest of its member, refraining from further comments due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
