Current:Home > MyMan admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency-LoTradeCoin
Man admits stabbing US intelligence agent working at Britain’s cyberespionage agency
View Date:2024-12-23 18:16:47
LONDON (AP) — A former U.K. intelligence worker accused of stabbing an American woman stationed at Britain’s cyberespionage agency pleaded guilty on Wednesday to attempted murder.
Joshua Bowles, 29, admitted attacking the victim on March 9 in the western England town of Cheltenham, home to the electronic spy agency GCHQ.
He allegedly punched and stabbed the woman as she left a leisure center about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from GCHQ headquarters after playing netball. The victim was treated in a hospital for multiple stab wounds.
Bowles also pleaded guilty to assaulting a man who tried to intervene.
Prosecutors said Bowles worked at GCHQ until late 2022 and in early 2023 began researching the victim online. They said the victim, who was identified in court only by the number 99230, was a United States government employee stationed at GCHQ. British media reported that she works for the National Security Agency.
“The defendant has selected the victim because he believed she is a worker for GCHQ and holds views on the work he believes they conduct,” prosecutor Kathryn Selby said at an earlier hearing. “He attacked the victim because, in his mind, she represents the state.”
Bowles, who lives in Cheltenham, entered guilty pleas during a hearing at London’s Central Criminal Court. Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb said she hoped to sentence him before the end of October.
veryGood! (68164)
Related
- Brittany Cartwright Defends Hooking Up With Jax Taylor's Friend Amid Their Divorce
- Heavy rain leads to flooding and closed roads in southeast Texas
- Jockeys Irving Moncada, Emmanuel Giles injured after falling off horses at Churchill Downs
- Morgan Wallen waives Nashville court appearance amid 3-night concert
- Will the NBA Cup become a treasured tradition? League hopes so, but it’s too soon to tell
- Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach
- Brad Pitt and Girlfriend Ines De Ramon Make Waves on Rare Beach Date
- North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for expanded private school vouchers
- Joel Embiid injury, suspension update: When is 76ers star's NBA season debut?
- The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
Ranking
- John Krasinski named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024
- Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
- Tesla 'full self-driving' in my Model Y: Lessons from the highway
- Arizona governor’s signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers
- Shawn Mendes quest for self-discovery is a quiet triumph: Best songs on 'Shawn' album
- AP Week in Pictures: Global
- Facing development and decay, endangered US sites hope national honor can aid revival
- Army lieutenant colonel charged with smuggling firearm parts from Russia, other countries
Recommendation
-
Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Everglades Scientist Accused of Stealing ‘Trade Secrets’
-
Biden Administration Awards Wyoming $30 Million From New ‘Solar for All’ Grant
-
Defense chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
-
Biden stops in Charlotte during his NC trip to meet families of fallen law enforcement officers
-
3 Iraqis tortured at Abu Ghraib win $42M judgement against defense contractor
-
King Charles’ longtime charity celebrates new name and U.S. expansion at New York gala
-
Don't just track your steps. Here are 4 health metrics to monitor on your smartwatch, according to doctors.
-
16 Life-Changing Products From Amazon You Never Knew You Needed