A suspected Russian spy has been arrested in Norfolk.

A 45-year-old Bulgarian national who was living in Great Yarmouth was arrested in February in relation to an Official Secrets Act investigation.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Operations team also arrested four other people at addresses in London. 

All five individuals were later released on police bail and are due to return in September.

Eastern Daily Press: Princes Street in Great YarmouthPrinces Street in Great Yarmouth (Image: Google Maps)

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Orlin Roussev, of Princes Road in Great Yarmouth, was later charged with possession of false identity documents with improper intention.

He first appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 13 and later appeared at the Old Baily on July 31.

Roussev is remanded in custody and due to appear at the Old Bailey on a future date yet to be fixed.