A 64-year-old man from northern Wales, Jonathan Carley, has been formally charged after being arrested on suspicion of impersonating a highly distinguished Royal Navy officer during a Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
The incident occurred on November 9 in Llandudno, northern Wales, where Carley allegedly attended a wreath-laying service wearing a naval uniform adorned with numerous medals, as seen in photos circulated on social media.
Key Facts:
- Individual: Jonathan Carley, 64, from Harlech, Gwynedd.
- The Charge: Wearing a uniform or dress bearing the mark of the UK’s armed forces without permission.
- The Incident: Attending a Remembrance Sunday event in Llandudno while allegedly posing as a high-ranking naval officer.
- Police Action: North Wales Police (NWP) arrested Carley and recovered a “naval uniform and a selection of medals” from his address.
- Court Appearance: Carley is scheduled to appear at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on December 11.
The NWP Chief Trystan Bevan acknowledged the “significant public concern” caused by the incident, particularly its timing on Remembrance Sunday—the annual occasion dedicated to honoring the UK’s war dead.
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