Cop Nick Adderley who wore ‘fake’ war medals faces gross misconduct probe after ‘lying about his military service’
CHIEF CONSTABLE Nick Adderley is to face a gross misconduct board over allegations he lied about serving in the Falklands war.
A criminal investigation being carried out by the police watchdog into the Northamptonshire chief’s alleged Walter Mitty claims, is still continuing.
But the Independent Office for Police Conduct have taken the unusual decision to recommend an accelerated gross misconduct hearing “based on the evidence we had gathered to date.”
Mr Adderley, 57, who was just 16 at the time of the 1982 Falklands conflict, faces the sack if the discreditable conduct allegations are proven.
The Sun revealed how he was under investigation for allegedly wearing the South Atlantic Medal – awarded for service in the Falklands War – at public events when he was not entitled to do.
Investigations are focusing on Mr Adderley’s claims about his service in the Royal Navy and what he put on his CV when he applied for the chief’s job.
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The IOPC have formally advised Northants Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold to proceed with gross misconduct allegations.
An IOPC spokesperson said: “Our criminal investigation into allegations that the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, Nick Adderley, has misrepresented his military service is ongoing.
“At the end of the investigation, we will decide whether or not to refer a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any potential offence.
“In the meantime, we have sent a report relating to disciplinary matters to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire alongside.
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"Our recommendation is that the Chief Constable’s conduct should be considered at a misconduct hearing for potential breaches of the police standards of professional behaviour, which could amount to gross misconduct.
“The standards identified are honesty and integrity and discreditable conduct.
“We advised the PFCC, based on the evidence we had gathered to date, that the PFCC should proceed to an accelerated gross misconduct hearing.
“Arrangements for a misconduct hearing are for the PFCC to take forward.
"We are grateful for the assistance provided by the PFCC during the investigation.”
Northants Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold said: "I am grateful to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for the work it has carried out to date into the allegations against Chief Constable Nick Adderley.
"I am now convening an independent panel to consider the allegations."
More to follow.