Former Northamptonshire police chief Nick Adderley to face criminal charges

Adderley, said to have made false claims about time in Navy, to be prosecuted over allegations of fraud and misconduct

The former Northamptonshire police chief constable Nick Adderley has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office over allegations he made false claims about his military service and educational achievements when applying to work for the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.

Adderley is accused of making false claims of being a decorated Navy officer while applying to work for the police, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).