A US Army member has been arrested in the UK as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation conducted alongside US authorities, the FBI and US military agencies.
The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday (10 November) under the National Security Act 2023. Authorities said the investigation concerns allegations linked to Russia, with searches carried out at two locations in Gloucestershire.
The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing London and remains ongoing. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, FBI Director Kash Patel and Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon highlighted the importance of UK-US cooperation in addressing potential national security threats and insider risks.
The case comes amid separate security developments involving US military assets based in the UK. The United States recently relocated B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford and moved additional aircraft, including refuelling tankers and Osprey aircraft, from RAF Mildenhall following reported security concerns.
The movements reflect wider challenges around protecting allied military infrastructure, although authorities have not linked these developments to the Russia-related investigation.
ℹ️ FRANCE24, Metropolitan Police