A Falklands War medal worn by suspended Chief Constable Nick Adderley, accused of exaggerating his naval record, is believed to be false, a misconduct panel has heard. The hearing, held at Northampton Saints Stadium, revealed allegations that Mr Adderley, of Northamptonshire Police, constructed a “legend that wasn’t true” to depict himself as a Falklands War veteran, despite being only 15 when the conflict began in April 1982.
Mr Adderley, who has denied misconduct and acting without integrity, is accused of inflating his rank, length of service, and naval achievements. This includes wearing a Falklands War medal he did not earn, falsely claiming to be a Royal Navy officer, and asserting that he attended the Britannia Royal Naval College, despite his application being rejected.
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