LONDON — British police arrested a man Friday after investigating claims that a fake admiral turned up to a Remembrance Sunday event.

North Wales Police said a 64-year-old man had been held on suspicion of offenses relating to the unlawful use of military uniforms.

It comes after images were widely circulated in British media showing a man in full naval uniform laying a wreath at a commemorative ceremony in Llandudno in Conwy, Wales. Pictures show the man dressed as a rear admiral, one of the Royal Navy’s most senior positions. His regalia appears to include a highly-rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

Llandudno Town Council, which organized last weekend’s event, told the BBC that nobody of that rank had been expected at the ceremony.

Council representative Greg Robbins told the broadcaster: “This individual did not disrupt the ceremony, but we are keen to know who he was, and will be working with the Ministry of Defence on its investigation.”

North Wales Police Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan told The Sun newspaper Friday: “Our enquiries into this incident are currently ongoing.

“We can confirm that, during a search of the male’s address earlier today, a naval uniform and a selection of medals were recovered from within.

“Further updates on this investigation will be provided when available.”

A spokesperson for the U.K. Ministry of Defence said: “Impersonating a Naval officer is insulting to anyone connected to the service and can be considered a criminal offense.”