A person arrested in Wales on suspicion of imitating a extremely distinguished navy officer at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony has been charged.
Jonathan Carley, from the Harlech space of Gwynedd in northern Wales, has been charged with sporting uniform or costume bearing the mark of the UK’s armed forces with out permission, in line with the UK’s PA Media information company.
The 64-year-old attended a wreath-laying service to honor World War I veterans within the city of Llandudno, northern Wales, on November 9, North Wales Police (NWP) stated on Friday.
Photos circulated on social media confirmed the person – who lives within the seaside city of Harlech – sporting a black, white and gold cap and a jacket adorned with 12 colourful medals.
He was arrested “for offenses relating to the unlawful use of military uniforms,” NWP added within the assertion.
Authorities recovered a “naval uniform and a selection of medals” whereas looking out the person’s deal with on Friday, NWP Chief Trystan Bevan stated.
Later Friday, Bevan stated that officers had “responded swiftly to make an arrest and proceed with charges,” in line with PA Media. “We understand that this incident has caused significant public concern, particularly given its occurrence on Remembrance Sunday.”
Carley will seem at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court in Wales on December 11, PA Media reported.
Remembrance Sunday is just like Memorial Day within the US, a day to honor the nation’s battle useless. Every 12 months, veterans, army officers and members of the royal household mark the Sunday closest to November 11 – when World War I led to 1918 – to commemorate those that were killed.