Arrest after 'fake admiral' appears at Llandudno Remembrance Parade

A man has been arrested after a "fake admiral" incident at this year’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Llandudno, Conwy. Military veterans were left fuming when a suspected imposter dressed as a Rear Admiral turned up at the wreath-laying event. Suspicions were aroused when a man appeared in what appeared to be an ill-fitting uniform and non-regulation shirt while sporting a chest full of medals that couldn’t have been achieved in combination. A North Wales Police statement today (Friday) said: "A 64-year-old male has been arrested in connection with an incident at the Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno on 9 November. "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." Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now "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 enquiries 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." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox