Overview
- Nick Adderley, 59, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday charged with fraud and misconduct in public office.
- He was not asked to enter pleas during the brief hearing and spoke only to confirm his identity details.
- District Judge Hina Rai ruled the matter must be dealt with at the Crown Court, with a hearing set for Southwark on December 8.
- Prosecutors allege he falsely claimed to be a Royal Navy lieutenant commander, to have served in the Falklands War, and to be entitled to wear service medals.
- The alleged offending dates from 2018 to 2024, including claims on his June 2018 CV for the chief constable role; he was dismissed without notice in June last year and could lose his pension if convicted.