MI6 man held

A former MI6 officer was remanded in custody yesterday accused of planning to publish a book about his time with the Secret Intelligence Service.

Richard Tomlinson, 34, will appear again at Bow Street magistrates' court in London on 17 November. It was alleged that he disclosed, in Sydney, Australia, information he acquired as a member of the SIS. He was charged under Section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1989.