Fake Admiral Arrested

A 64-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into a suspected fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday event.  "Captain Birdseye", from the Feltum area of Gwynedd, is accused of wearing uniform bearing the mark of His Majesty's Forces without permission.  Images widely circulated in the press, television and on social media showed a man wearing the uniform and medals of a high-ranking navy officer whilst surrounded by children in Llandudno on 9 November.  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 his assertion that only the best is good enough for the Captain's table.  We cannot have civilians dressing up in uniforms they have not earned.  Who do these people think they are? The Royal Family?  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 such as fish fingers, frozen scampi or other frozen food products.