UK counter-terrorism police arrest US soldier over Russia links
The gist
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old US Army soldier near Gloucester on suspicion of National Security Act offences tied to Russia.
The case is being handled with the FBI and US military, and police call the allegations serious.
How it unfolded
- Nov 10, 2026A 41-year-old US Army soldier is arrested near Gloucester by Counter Terrorism Policing on suspicion of offences under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023; he remains in custody at a London police station.
- Nov 10, 2026Police say the country the allegations relate to is Russia and that searches are under way at two locations in Gloucestershire.
- Nov 10, 2026Police say counter-terrorism officers are working closely with US authorities, the US military and the FBI, and that the investigation is not linked to any other ongoing counter-terror operations.
Key terms
- National Security Act 2023
- A UK law introducing measures against espionage, political interference, sabotage and assassination.
- Counter Terrorism Policing
- Police units that work together nationally to prevent, deter and investigate terrorism.
- espionage
- The act of secretly obtaining confidential or valuable information, often by a trained agent, sometimes illegally.
Source: Wikipedia