'Fake admiral' suspect who 'gatecrashed Remembrance ceremony' named by police

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. The individual at the ceremoney was seen saluting the war memorial as the wreaths were being laid. The suspect was accused of wearing a naval uniform adorned with 12 medals. The Royal Navy said masquerading as a naval officer was "insulting to veterans." The alleged fake admiral was seen wearing the Distinguished Service Order, a decoration typically bestowed upon infantry officers, though no active Royal Navy officer has been granted the DSO, and it has not been awarded for more than 30 years, reports the Mirror . 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.”