Royal Navy sailor remanded in custody on National Security Act charges
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A 24-year-old Royal Navy intelligence specialist has appeared in a London court charged with obtaining protected information and preparing to disclose it for the benefit of a foreign power.
Teddy Young appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after his arrest at his home in Clapham, Bedfordshire, on Tuesday. He faces two offences under the National Security Act 2023 covering alleged conduct between November 26, 2024, and May 21, 2025.
Prosecutors alleged that Young used his security clearance to access classified defence and intelligence information after serving aboard a warship and drafted a Russian-language message containing classified material in an effort to contact Russian authorities, according to The Guardian. Police did not publicly identify the foreign power in their initial announcement.
Young spoke in court only to confirm personal details. No bail application was made, and District Judge Annabel Pilling remanded him in custody, citing concerns that he might avoid future hearings or commit further offences. He is scheduled to appear before a specialist judge at the Old Bailey on October 16.
Counter Terrorism Policing London said it worked with the Ministry of Defence to mitigate potential risks during the investigation. Police said the case was not connected to a separate investigation involving RAF Fairford. The Royal Navy declined further comment while legal proceedings are underway.
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