British counter-terrorism police have charged 24-year-old Royal Navy member Teddy Young under the National Security Act for allegedly obtaining and preparing to disclose protected information to benefit an unnamed foreign power between November 2024 and May 2025. Following his arrest in Bedfordshire on October 6, 2026, Young appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Authorities confirmed the MoD-coordinated case is unrelated to an Iranian drone probe at RAF Fairford.
Charges against Teddy Young
- ▪Royal Navy service member Teddy Young was charged under the UK National Security Act with preparing to disclose protected information to benefit a foreign power
- ▪The alleged offences under the National Security Act involving Royal Navy service member Teddy Young took place between November 26, 2024, and May 21, 2025
- ▪British police charged 24-year-old Royal Navy service member Teddy Young on October 8, 2026, with obtaining protected information to benefit an unnamed foreign power
Arrest and court appearance
- ▪Royal Navy service member Teddy Young was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 8, 2026
- ▪Counter Terrorism Policing London officers arrested Royal Navy service member Teddy Young at his Bedfordshire home address on October 6, 2026
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