US service member arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

A US service member serving in the United Kingdom has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that foreign media outlets have reported the arrest.

The 41-year-old man was arrested on November 10 near the city of Gloucester.

London police said the arrest was made as part of an investigation by its counterterrorism unit, in close cooperation with relevant US agencies, military bodies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Searches are under way at two addresses in Gloucestershire as part of the investigation. Police said the charges against the suspect are related to Russia.

FBI Director Kash Patel also said the arrest was connected to espionage charges.

The investigation is continuing.