A man has been charged with assisting Russian intelligence, the Metropolitan Police said.
The charge relates to alleged help provided to the Russian intelligence service, in what police describe as a case of alleged foreign intelligence activity on UK soil.
The police gave no further details about the identity of the suspect or the exact circumstances surrounding the charge.
The development comes amid ongoing attention in the UK to foreign interference and intelligence operations, with officials reiterating the importance of vigilance across security agencies.
Further information about the case is expected to be released by investigators in due course.
