A Former Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong has been found dead in ‘unexplained’ circumstances last night.
Matthew Trickett, 37 was found dead in a park near his home just days after being charged with carrying out surveillance and hostile reconnaissance on pro-democracy activists in the UK for the Hong Kong intelligence service.
The suspected spy, who worked as an immigration enforcement officer for the Home Office, due to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday charged with betraying his country.
In a statement, his family said: ‘We’re mourning the loss of a much-loved son, brother and family man.’
Speaking of the Royal Marine’s death, a local resident told MailOnline: ‘This has been extremely disturbing for residents.