Former Chief Constable Nick Adderley was sacked after he was found to have lied about his military record.

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File photo dated 22/10/19 of Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley, who is facing accelerated gross misconduct proceedings after allegedly misrepresenting his military service, the office for Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has said. Issue date: Wednesday January 31, 2024.
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Nick Adderley - suspended on full pay of £176,550 - is accused of gross misconduct having allegedly exaggerated his Royal Navy rank, service and achievements.

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Nick Adderley is accused of making up "military naval legend" about himself, including that he was a war veteran.

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The police watchdog, the IOPC, said it would now be up to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide whether Nick Adderley will face any criminal charges.

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Former chief constable Nick Adderley sparked complaints by wearing a medal from the Falklands War - at which time he would have been only 15.

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Nick Adderley has been told by the police watchdog he faces a criminal investigation over allegations he misrepresented his military service.

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