Police have arrested a 64-year-old man after a suspected ‘fake admiral’ turned up at a Remembrance Sunday event.
A man ignited fury over the weekend after he was reportedly pictured wearing the uniform as well as medals of a ‘high ranking’ navy officer while wreaths were laid at the cenotaph in Llandundo, north Wales.
Online sleuths first became suspicious after they spotted the individual allegedly dressed in a Rear Admiral uniform with 12 medals pinned to his jacket.
But it was allegedly two medals – the prestigious Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and the Queen’s Volunteer Reserves Medal – that raised questions.
No single serviceperson is believed to have been bestowed with both.
North Wales Police have since announced a 64-year-old man, who lives in Harlech, has been taken into custody under the Uniforms Act 1984 in relation to an incident on November 9.
A man was pictured wearing uniform as well as medals of a ‘high ranking’ navy officer while wreaths were being laid at the cenotaph in Llandundo, north Wales
When the man was asked by the parade marshal who he was on Sunday, he allegedly claimed to be representing the Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: ‘A 64-year-old male has been arrested in connection with an incident at the Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno on November 9.
‘Images widely circulated in the Press and on social media showed a male wearing the uniform and medals of a high-ranking navy officer whilst in attendance at the wreath-laying service.
‘The man, who resides in the Harlech area, was arrested for offences relating to the unlawful use of military uniforms.’
Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: ‘Our inquiries into this incident are currently ongoing.
‘We can confirm that, during a search of the male’s address earlier today, a naval uniform and a selection of medals were recovered from within.
‘Further updates on this investigation will be provided when available.’
