A man has been charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Thomas Newsome, 36 (21.05.86), who is a serving member of the UK’s Armed Forces, was initially arrested and detained under PACE on Tuesday 18 April. 

A warrant of further detention was obtained from Westminster Magistratesā€™ Court on 20 April, allowing police to detain him until 22 April.

He was subsequently charged late on Friday 21 April 2023 with offences contrary to section 2 and section 8 of the Official Secrets Act, 1989.

He has been remanded in police custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 22 April.