People seated at white chairs outdoors watching a performance.
Share this @internewscast.com

The British man dubbed the “Disneyland groom,” who was apprehended for reportedly attempting to wed a nine-year-old girl, is a known child offender evading UK legal authorities, as stated by French prosecutors.

The 39-year-old faced charges this Tuesday following the disturbing wedding ritual conducted before 100 shocked attendees at the famed Sleeping Beauty castle.

People seated at white chairs outdoors watching a performance.
Guests at the twisted mock ‘wedding rehearsal’ in front of Disneyland Paris’ Sleeping Beauty castleCredit: revistacrescer.globo.com
Person looking at phone at wedding ceremony with large floral arrangement.
Lavish decorations are seen including flowers and a grand cakeCredit: revistacrescer.globo.com
Disneyland Paris castle.
Disneyland Paris rented out the iconic castle grounds to the organisers under the belief it was a genuine wedding

Disney staff promptly alerted the authorities after noticing the British individual with the young Ukrainian girl, dressed in a bridal gown and four-inch heels taped to her feet.

There were also around 100 guests present as they turned up for a “pretend wedding ceremony”.

Now, prosecutors in Meaux, east of Paris, have confirmed the man was known in the UK “for sexual offences against minors”.

A statement reads: “He is registered on the British sex offenders register and is currently wanted at the national level by the judicial authorities of his country of origin, for failing to comply with the obligations arising from said registration.”

The man is described as the “mastermind” of the sick wedding stunt and has reportedly been charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and identity theft.

Despite his background, Disneyland management allowed him to privatise part of the Disneyland site at Marne-la-Vallée at a cost of around £111,000.

It then emerged that the “bride” was a nine-year-old girl – something that Disneyland employees only realised on the day, according to prosecutors.

In addition to the 39-year-old, three other people were arrested – the child’s mum, a 41-year-old Ukrainian woman,  a 24-year-old Latvian woman who played the role of the bride’s sister, and a 55-year-old Latvian man who also took part in the sick “ceremony”.

The entire event was due to be broadcast live on social media, according to prosecutors, with “extras” said to have been recruited online to play family members.

Despite this, organisers asked Disneyland to keep the whole event “confidential”.

Senior management now claims to have been “deceived,” with a Meaux prosecuting spokesman saying:  “The organiser assumed the identity of a Latvian national and used false documents to secure the conclusion of the contract for the privatization of the park.”

The lifelike ceremony – complete with white chairs, a giant cake, musicians and the castle – was reportedly attended by the girl’s family and a large crowd at dawn on Sunday.

A Disneyland Paris source said that the event was “soon shut down” and that guests were stopped from entering the premises.

A medical examination of the young girl “bride” found that she had not suffered any violence.

A source who was recruited to act as a “wedding guest” said: “We all thought we were going to attend a wedding.

“Everyone was stunned when we realised what was really going on. Disneyland acted extremely professionally – they cancelled everything as soon as they realised the bride was a child.

“It was all very shocking.”

A video released by French network BFM TV shows around 100 guests seated during the £111,000 ceremony in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty castle.

In the footage, a flower-covered stage, lavish décor, a grand cake and musicians can be seen.

But what guests witnessed next would leave them horrified – appearing on stage as the “bride” was a nine-year-old girl.

The event cost the organisers $130,000 (£111,000), BFM reports. 

String quartet performing outdoors.
The man posing as the ‘groom’ claimed that he was the director of a production company and that they were shooting a videoCredit: Instagram
A large crowd watching a show in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
Guests, recruited online through ads, thought they would be attending a genuine wedding rehearsal
Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration

Sanae Takaichi Makes History as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Drawing Inspiration from Margaret Thatcher

As the United Kingdom recently commemorated the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth,…
'Golden Bachelor' exclusive clip: Can Cindy get the answers she needs to move forward with Mel?

Exclusive Clip from ‘Golden Bachelor’: Will Cindy Find the Clarity She Needs to Progress with Mel?

This week on “The Golden Bachelor,” the excitement heightens as Mel embarks…
dog runs away after battery ignites in flames

Heroic Pup Survives Fire After Lithium-Ion Battery Mishap at Assistant Fire Chief’s Home

A newly released video has captured the unexpected moment when a dog…
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say

Swift Police Action Thwarts Potential Atlanta Airport Shooting After Crucial Tip-Off

ATLANTA — A man was apprehended at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday…
Beaches Branch library to temporarily close for HVAC replacement

Beaches Branch Library Announces Temporary Closure for HVAC System Upgrade

The Beaches Branch Library is preparing for a temporary shutdown lasting about…
Alleged stalker detained then released after girls’ hit-and-run deaths, arrested days later: officials

Shocking Twist: Teen Suspect Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run Allegedly Swatted Victim’s Home Weeks Prior

A 17-year-old male, suspected of a fatal hit-and-run involving two teenage girls,…
Man found dead in abandoned Tuscaloosa County residence

Tragic Discovery: Deceased Man Found in Abandoned Tuscaloosa Home Sparks Investigation

In Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, investigators from the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit (TVCU)…
1 dead, 1 in custody after Alabama shooting

Tragic Alabama Shooting Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — A tragic shooting incident in Sawyer’s Trailer…
Trump threatens Hamas if Gaza ceasefire collapses as JD Vance to visit Israel

Trump Issues Warning to Hamas Amid Gaza Ceasefire Concerns; JD Vance Plans Visit to Israel

In a recent announcement regarding Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming visit to…
Truck hits parked van in Midtown Manhattan, pushing vehicle onto sidewalk and injuring 9

Midtown Manhattan Collision: Truck Crashes into Parked Van, Injures 9 as Vehicle Mounts Sidewalk

In a startling event on Monday, a truck collided with a parked…
The time is now to unleash Jaxson Dart on your fantasy football league

Now is the Moment to Introduce Jaxson Dart to Your Fantasy Football Lineup

The Denver Broncos’ thrilling comeback against the New York Giants on Sunday…
Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North Carolina home after tearing down Trump banner

Georgia Resident Arrested for Alleged Gunfire at North Carolina Home Following Trump Banner Removal

Authorities have apprehended a Georgia man accused of tearing down a Trump…