Dylan Earl, 20, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor

12:22, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:23, Fri, Apr 26, 2024

A British man accused of being a spy for Russia allegedly recruited two Kremlin hitmen to burn down a building in London.

The 20-year-old has been charged with conducting hostile activity in the UK in order to benefit Russia, and four others have been charged in connection with the investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service said after reporting restrictions were lifted on Friday.

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