Ex-Northamptonshire Police CC Adderley faces court following IOPC probe

Former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been charged in relation to allegations he lied about being a decorated navy officer, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Mr Adderley faces one count of misconduct in public office (MIPO) and one count of fraud, contrary to section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006.

The charges follow our independent investigations into allegations Mr Adderley falsely claimed, over a period from 2018-2024, to have been a former Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy, had served in the Falklands War, and was entitled to wear associated service medals

It’s also alleged the 59-year-old made false claims relating to a naval career on his CV and application form submitted in support of his bid to become the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police in June 2018.

Following the IOPC investigations, we sent evidential files to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last year for them to consider any potential criminal charges.

Mr Adderley is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court for a first appearance on 10 November.