Northamptonshire's police chief is being investigated after being accused of sporting a Falklands War fight service medal - although he was 15 on the time.

Nick Adderley joined the police service in 1992 following a 10-year profession within the Royal Navy, serving as each a cadet and within the common service.

It is alleged he sported the South Atlantic Medal, awarded to British navy personnel and civilians for service within the 1982 battle between the UK and Argentina.

The 57-year-old is accused of sporting it at a number of occasions, misrepresenting his navy service.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation following a criticism.

The police watchdog stated in a press release: "We can confirm following assessment of a referral from the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire we have begun an investigation into allegations against the Chief Constable.

"The allegations relate to issues about potential misrepresentation of his navy service and communications with the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner. Our enquiries are at an early stage."

Police Oracle, a police news web site, additionally has an interview with Mr Adderley the place he's described as having served within the Falklands.

Mr Adderley stated in a press release: "I've been made conscious of a criticism generally phrases however haven't had any notices served upon me by the IOPC.

"It is disappointing that someone has leaked such details about what I deem to be a very personal family issue, that I have yet to respond to formally.

"Consequently, I'm restricted in what I can say however I've all the time been eager to answer such points straight and brazenly. Hence it is crucial that I state for the general public report that I'm very happy with my Cadet, Royal Navy and Police Service.

"Coming from a military family, I wear all my medals with pride and have always worn the two medals my brothers gave me to wear when one became critically ill and one emigrated, alongside my own.

"Having been made conscious of this criticism, which has a personal household influence upon me personally, I instantly took recommendation final week concerning the protocol and have modified the facet of my chest on which these medals are worn.

"I look forward to providing the IOPC with a fulsome response at the earliest opportunity and I fully appreciate that they have a job to do," he added.

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During his 30-year policing profession, Mr Adderley has served with Cheshire Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police, Staffordshire Police - earlier than being appointed Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable in August 2018.

It is just not the primary time Mr Adderley has courted controversy.

In April 2020, on the peak of the COVID pandemic, he threatened roadblocks and to search people's shopping trolleys if members of the general public didn't adhere to authorities tips designed to curb the unfold of coronavirus.