Police chief dismissed for gross misconduct after wearing Falklands war medal
by Jessica Murray and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6NP45)
Nick Adderley, who was 15 at time of conflict, found to have lied with arrogant temerity' over service in navy
A police chief constable who wore a Falklands war medal despite being 15 at the time of the conflict has been dismissed without notice and placed on the police barred list after being found guilty of gross misconduct.
Nick Adderley, the chief constable at Northamptonshire police, exaggerated his military rank, length of service and naval achievements, including implying that he served in the Falklands war, the hearing heard.
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