Former police chief Nick Adderley facing charges for allegedly falsifying Royal Navy career

Former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office over allegations he falsely claimed to be a Royal Navy officer.

According to an investigation by the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC), Mr Adderley is alleged to have falsely claimed to have been a former lieutenant commander in the Royal Navy between the years of 2018 and 2024.

Mr Adderley is also alleged to have falsely claimed to have served in the Falklands War and to wear associated service medals.

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The 59-year-old allegedly repeated these claims on his CV and application form to become Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police in June 2018.

The Crown Prosecution Service also said Mr Adderley is accused of lying about his educational achievements. 

Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division, said: "We have decided to prosecute former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley with offences of fraud and misconduct in public office. 

"This follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation into claims made by Mr Adderley in reference to his military service and educational attainments.

"Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.

"We have worked closely with the Independent Office for Police Conduct as they carried out their investigation."

Mr Adderley is due to appear at Westminster Crown Court on 10 November.