Howard Phillips, 65, from Harlow, Essex, was found guilty on YYYY-MM-DD (date not specified in article) at Winchester Crown Court of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act. He attempted to provide personal information about former Defence Secretary Sir Grant Shapps to individuals he believed to be Russian intelligence agents, Sasha and Dima. These individuals were, in fact, undercover British intelligence officers.

Phillips, who reportedly "dreamt about being like James Bond," will be sentenced at a later date. The jury reached a unanimous verdict after four hours and four minutes of deliberation. Phillips silently shook his head upon hearing the verdict.

Impact Statement: The conviction highlights the ongoing threat of espionage and the effectiveness of counter-intelligence operations.