'Fake admiral' suspect named by police after 'gatecrashing Remembrance ceremony'

Images circulated on social media that showed a man dressed as an admiral decorated with medals during a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, sparking public concern

A man who allegedly posed as an admiral during a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday has been named by police amid "public concern."

Jonathan Carley, 64, from the Harlech region in Gwynedd, Wales, has been accused of faking being an admiral by wearing the uniform during the ceremony.

He has subsequently been charged with wearing uniform/dress bearing the mark of His Majesty's Forces without permission. He will appear at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 11 December.

Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: “We understand that this incident has caused significant public concern, particularly given its occurrence on Remembrance Sunday.

“In response to the reports made to North Wales Police, officers have responded swiftly to make an arrest and proceed with charges.

“We urge members of the public to avoid online speculation and to refrain from sharing any content that could compromise future court proceedings.”