US Army Soldier Arrested in England in Russia-Related Espionage Probe

A 41-year-old U.S. Army soldier was arrested near Gloucester, England, on November 10 in an investigation into suspected espionage related to Russia. Police have not named him. He is being held at a London police station.

The arrest concerns suspected offenses under Sections 1 and 3 of Britain’s National Security Act 2023. The provisions cover handling protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. Officers are searching two locations in Gloucestershire as part of the investigation.

The Metropolitan Police said its counterterrorism officers worked with U.S. authorities, the U.S. military and the FBI. Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon, who leads U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command, described the soldier as a senior military figure given access to confidential material. FBI chief Kash Patel said the case involves espionage allegations and that the bureau would not tolerate actions that put U.S. national security or partners at risk.