Essex Man Charged with Assisting Russian Intelligence, Denied Bail in London Court
May 24, 2024![Essex Man Charged with Assisting Russian Intelligence, Denied Bail in London Court](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/83cf0d09157dd3b90beecc3dcd0642488590c5917745d07824d639c9a07d31163eb731f9e9fa965c7eddd6d11c3418694de1626778c42a66f72a2e4089c63e60.jpg)
Howard Michael Phillips, a 64-year-old from Harlow, Essex, has been arrested in central London.
Phillips is charged with assisting Russia's foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act.
He appeared in court in a grey tracksuit and was denied bail.
A court date has been set for June 14 at the Old Bailey.
The Metropolitan Police conducted searches in Hertfordshire and Essex as part of a counter-terrorism investigation.
The arrest is not connected to any other recent NSA offences and is not believed to pose a threat to the public.
Specific details about Phillips' alleged activities have not been disclosed.
Summary based on 6 sources
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The Guardian • May 23, 2024
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The Independent • May 23, 2024
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The Mirror • May 23, 2024
Met Police charge 'suspected UK spy' with assisting Russian intelligence service