Former Royal Marine Charged with Espionage Found Dead
Matthew Trickett, a Home Office immigration officer and former Royal Marine, was recently found dead in Grenfell Park, Maidenhead. Trickett had been charged under the National Security Act for assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service. His death is being treated as unexplained, and a post-mortem examination is pending.
Matthew Trickett, a 37-year-old Home Office immigration officer and former Royal Marine, was found dead in Grenfell Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire on Sunday.
Trickett had recently been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service alongside two other men.
Thames Valley Police are treating his death as unexplained, and a post-mortem examination is pending.
Trickett had a history of mental health struggles and had reportedly attempted to take his own life prior to being granted bail last week.
His family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and detectives are seeking information from anyone who was present in the park on Sunday.