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Police chief investigated for wearing Falklands medal despite being underage at time of conflict

  • Police chief constable Nick Adderley is accused of wearing a Falklands medal he was not eligible for.
  • Adderley was only 15 during the Falklands War but has worn the medal repeatedly.
  • The police commissioner reported Adderley, launching an investigation into stolen valour.
  • Adderley acknowledged the issue, calling it "personal" and referring to wearing "two medals".
  • The alleged misconduct has sparked an inquiry in late September 2023.
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