Former Northants Police Chief Charged With Fraud & Misconduct

The former chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has been charged over allegations he lied about and exaggerated his military rank and record.

Nick Adderley, 59, is accused of fraud and misconduct in public office for the claims he made when applying to work for the force.

Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, said: “This follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation into claims made by Mr Adderley in reference to his military service and educational attainments.

“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.

“We have worked closely with the Independent Office for Police Conduct as they carried out their investigation.”

Adderley will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on November 10th.