Man Charged with National Security Act Offences
Joshua Cammidge faces charges related to alleged contact with a Russian military intelligence-linked group.
Incident → evidence → outcomeJoshua Cammidge, aged 31, has been charged with offences under the National Security Act. The charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London. Cammidge was arrested in Swindon on Friday, September 4, and taken to a London police station.
Details of the Charges
Cammidge faces two charges: assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to section 3 of the National Security Act 2023, and preparatory conduct, contrary to section 18 of the same act. These offences are linked to alleged contact with a representative of the GRU Volunteer Corps, a group identified as being controlled by Russia’s military intelligence agency. Cammidge was further arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service on September 5.
Searches were conducted at an address in Swindon following his arrest. Cammidge, a British national, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 10.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Joshua Cammidge face?
Joshua Cammidge faces charges under the National Security Act. These include assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct. The offences are related to alleged contact with a group linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency.
02Who is investigating the case?
The investigation into the National Security Act offences is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London. CTP London officers, supported by Wiltshire Police, made the initial arrest in Swindon.
03When and where will Joshua Cammidge appear in court?
Joshua Cammidge is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 10. He is a British national and was arrested in Swindon before being taken to a London police station.
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