Remembrance Sunday

Man Charged for Impersonating Navy Admiral on Remembrance Sunday

A 64-year-old man, Jonathan Carley of Harlech, Gwynedd, has been charged with wearing a uniform bearing the mark of His Majesty’s Forces without permission. The arrest was made by North Wales Police after Carley was seen wearing a high-ranking Navy officer’s uniform and medals during a Remembrance Sunday wreath-laying service in Llandudno. He is scheduled to appear at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on December 11. Police have emphasized the seriousness of the incident, particularly given its timing, and requested the public refrain from online speculation or sharing content that could affect future court proceedings.

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Pro-Palestine Groups Plan UK Armistice Day Protests, Sparking Outrage

Youth Demand, an offshoot of Just Stop Oil, has announced plans for nationwide pro-Palestine demonstrations in five British cities on Armistice Day, coinciding with Remembrance Sunday events. These “highly coordinated” protests aim to disrupt the commemoration of war veterans, sparking outrage among veterans’ groups. The demonstrations are planned to be disruptive, with organizers emphasizing the need to “swarm” and “cause disruption” before quickly dispersing to avoid arrest. Police have condemned the planned disruptions, emphasizing the importance of allowing Remembrance Day events to proceed without interruption.

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