Senior U.S. Army Soldier Detained Near Gloucester on Spy Charges

Senior U.S. Army Soldier Detained Near Gloucester on Spy Charges

On 11 November, British police detained a senior U. S. Army soldier near Gloucester, charging him under the National Security Act 2023 for allegedly passing information to Russia, and said joint U. K. and U.

S. investigations are under way. Earlier reports on 10 November said the 41-year-old serviceman had been arrested in London by counter-terrorism police, and subsequent statements confirmed the arrest took place in Gloucestershire near Gloucester. The suspect, identified as a member of the NATO Rapid Reaction Corps, is accused of espionage for Russia.

Acteurs

London's Metropolitan Police United States Army soldier U.S. authorities U.S. Military FBI Sean Stinchon Kash Patel

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Russia
Verdict global: Partiel Confiance: 43% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

There is not enough evidence to confirm that British counter-terrorism police detained a 41-year-old US Army senior soldier in London on November 10, 2026. The claim that the 41-year-old US Army senior soldier was charged under the National Security Act 2023 for alleged espionage on behalf of Russia is partially confirmed. There is not enough evidence to verify that British police arrested a 41-year-old US serviceman near Gloucester on November 11, 2026, on suspicion of breaching the National Security Act by passing information to Russia.

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11 novembre 2026
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Newsweek • 11 nov. 18h03

A senior U.S. Army soldier was detained near Gloucester on charges of espionage for Russia, prompting joint U.K. and U.S. investigations.

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US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
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Al Jazeera • 11 nov. 12h23

British police have arrested a 41-year-old US serviceman near Gloucester on suspicion of breaching the National Security Act by passing information to Russia.

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US soldier arrested in UK on Russian espionage allegations
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DW.com • 11 nov. 10h16

A 41-year-old U.S. Army member was arrested near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of spying for Russia, with U.S. and British authorities cooperating in the investigation.

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10 novembre 2026
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U.S. Army member arrested in U.K. for alleged Russian links

The Hindu • 10 nov. 23h34

British police arrested a 41-year-old U.S. Army member in Gloucestershire on espionage allegations, while confirming the case is separate from other counter-terrorism probes.

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NBC News • 10 nov. 21h15

British police detained a 41-year-old U.S. Army member near Gloucester on suspicion of violating the National Security Act by assisting Russian intelligence, with the investigation ongoing.

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US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
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BBC • 10 nov. 19h34

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UK counter-terrorism police arrest senior US soldier with alleged links to Russia

The Guardian • 10 nov. 19h25

British counter-terrorism police detained a 41-year-old US soldier near Gloucester on allegations of espionage, in cooperation with US authorities.

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US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of espionage related to Russia
US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of espionage related to Russia

CNN • 10 nov. 19h20

A 41-year-old U.S. Army soldier was arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of violating the National Security Act and aiding Russian intelligence, British police said.

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