US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
Updated 02:06 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 02:06 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
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London Metropolitan Police arrested a 41-year-old US Army soldier in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia, according to Al Jazeera. The police said its counterterror forces worked closely with the FBI and the US military to make the arrest. BBC News World reported that the senior soldier faces national security offences and is being questioned in London. Punch confirmed the arrest followed a joint investigation by UK and US authorities.
What we know
A 41-year-old US Army soldier was arrested in the UK.
The suspect is accused of spying for Russia.
London Metropolitan Police counterterror forces made the arrest.
The FBI and US military assisted in the investigation.
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