Nick Adderley, the former Northamptonshire Police chief constable, has been hit with serious charges. The 59-year-old now faces fraud and misconduct in public office over claims he faked military service and educational credentials during his police job application.

Fraud and Misconduct Allegations Rock Police Ranks

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced today that Adderley will stand trial after an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation uncovered the fabrications. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said:

“We have decided to prosecute former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley with offences of fraud and misconduct in public office.
We have worked closely with the Independent Office for Police Conduct as they carried out their investigation.”

Next Steps: Court Appearance and Fair Trial Reminder

Adderley is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 November 2025. The CPS stressed that criminal proceedings are ongoing and that he is entitled to a fair trial.

They issued a warning to the public and media: no reporting or online commentary should risk prejudicing the case.

 

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