A U.S. Army officer has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of attempting to steal classified information for Russia. The American soldier was detained by authorities in Britain following an investigation into alleged espionage activities.
Reports indicate the soldier was assigned to a NATO unit at the time of the arrest. UK counter-terrorism police were involved in the apprehension of the senior U.S. military member, who is suspected of having ties to Russia.
The specific details surrounding the alleged plot and the identity of the individual have not yet been publicly released. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.