British embassy guard in Berlin charged with spying for Russia

A security guard at the British embassy in Berlin suspected of spying for Russia has been extradited to appear in court charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act, Report informs, citing BBC.

David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Mr. Smith, who had been living in Potsdam, in Germany, was flown back to the UK on Wednesday ahead of his appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

The Metropolitan Police said the nine charges related to the collection and communication of information useful to the Russian state.