NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Police chief constable Nick Adderley is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Here we take a look at what Mr Adderley has been accused of and what he has said in response.
Who is Nick Adderley?
Nick Adderley is a Northamptonshire Police chief constable.
The 57-year-old is being investigated by the police watchdog following a complaint.
What has Nick Adderley been accused of?
On September 28, 2023, it was reported that Nick Adderley faces allegations he is a fantasist after repeatedly wearing a Falklands combat medal — even though he was 15 during the war.
It is understood that the police chief constable enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1984, two years after the Argentina conflict.
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He has worn five mounted medals at a string of events, one of which took place in July at the Police Bravery Awards.
His South Atlantic Medal and rosette was awarded to anyone who served at least one day in the Falklands combat zone.
According to records, at the age of 18, Nick Adderley joined the Royal Navy following time spent in the cadets.
A Navy source explained: ''We didn’t send cadets to the Falklands.
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''The last time that happened was Gallipoli in World War One.''
A Northamptonshire Police press release published in July stated that he served ''in the Navy for ten years including the Falklands''.
This was later removed from its website.
Mr Adderley has also worn a Campaign Service Medal – which is typically awarded for duties in Northern Ireland.
Following a referral from the local Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, The Independent Office for Police Conduct said an ''initial assessment'' was made.
It is now investigating allegations of potential misrepresentation of his military service as well as communications with the commissioner.
Mr Adderley could face a gross misconduct board and dismissal.
What has Nick Adderley said?
Responding to the allegations made, Chief Constable Nick Adderley said: ''I have been made aware of a complaint in general terms but have not had any notices served upon me by the IOPC.
''It is disappointing that someone has leaked such details about what I deem to be a very personal family issue, that I have yet to respond to formally.
''Consequently I am restricted in what I can say but I have always been keen to respond to such issues directly and openly. Hence it is important that I state for the public record that I am very proud of my Cadet, Royal Navy and Police Service.
''Coming from a military family, I wear all my medals with pride and have always worn the two medals my brothers gave me to wear when one became critically ill and one emigrated, alongside my own.
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''Having been made aware of this complaint, which has a private family impact upon me personally, I immediately took advice last week regarding the protocol and have changed the side of my chest on which these medals are worn.
''I look forward to providing the IOPC with a fulsome response at the earliest opportunity and I fully appreciate that they have a job to do.''
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