Arrest after man suspected of dressing up as admiral at remembrance event
A man has been arrested for allegedly pretending to be an admiral during a remembrance event.
North Wales police said they made the arrest after a man was spotted wearing “the uniform and medals of a high-ranking navy officer” during a wreath-laying service in Llandudno, Conwy county, on Sunday November 9.
They arrested a 64-year-old man, who lives in Harlech, Gwynedd, for offences relating to “the unlawful use of military uniforms”.
This came after pictures of a man dressed as an admiral at the event circulated online, with his uniform and medals being questioned.
In a statement, Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan, of North Wales police, 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.”
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It is rumoured that after the ceremony he could be heard down the pub giving a rendition of “I am the very model of a modern major general”
As someone whose father and grandfather’s fought in the world wars I have always found it strange that non military people dress up on VE day and other occasions in military gear. This daft man just took it a step too far!