COPS today accused a 64-year-old British “spy” of helping Russian intelligence services.
Howard Phillips, of Harlow, London, has been charged with an offense contrary to section 3 of the National Security Act, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
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He was arrested in central London by officers earlier today as part of an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
Officers also searched an address in Hertfordshire and another in Essex in their investigation.
Howard Phillips was detained under section 27 of the National Security Act (NSA) of 2023.
The force said his arrest is not linked to any other recent charges or investigations linked to NSA crimes.
A spokesperson for the force confirmed: “An additional arrest warrant was obtained from Westminster Magistrates Court, meaning he could be detained until Thursday 23 May, and following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS ), the CPS authorized the charge as above.
“As part of the investigation, which is being led by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, officers also searched an address in the Hertfordshire area and an address in the Essex area.
“Both surveys have been completed.
“The arrest is not linked to any other recent charges or investigations linked to NSA crimes, and it is not believed that there is any threat to the general public in relation to this matter.”
Howard Phillips was remanded in police custody and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
Phillips, wearing a gray tracksuit, spoke only to confirm his address and date of birth.
Judge Daniel Sternberg denied Phillips bail and ordered him to appear at the Old Bailey on June 14.
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