US soldier arrested in Britain on suspicion of espionage linked to Russia

LONDON (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in England on suspicion of espionage related to Russia, counterterror police said.

The 41-year-old, who was not named, was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of violating two sections of the National Security Act 2023 for assisting a foreign intelligence service and obtaining or disclosing protected information.

The Metropolitan Police said its counterterror forces worked closely with the FBI and U.S. military.