A former British marine, Matthew Trickett, charged with spying for Hong Kong's intelligence service, was found dead in a park in Maidenhead. His death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Tensions between London and Beijing have been escalating due to allegations of Chinese espionage. Mr. Trickett's case was expected to return to court, adding to the diplomatic strain.
Mr. Trickett, who was a British immigration officer and a former Royal Marine, was also a director of a private security firm. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
The Metropolitan Police stated that the charges against Mr. Trickett were related to assisting the foreign intelligence service of Hong Kong. His family mourns his loss.
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