West Midlands Police Chief Retires After Fan Ban Row
Guildford resigns after police ban on Israeli football fans sparks Home Secretary backlash.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford announced his immediate retirement on 16 January 2026 after a controversy erupted over the force’s ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from a November 6 Europa League tie against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she had lost confidence in Guildford, citing leadership failures that damaged public trust. Police Crime Commissioner Simon Foster welcomed the decision, while MPs including Ayoub Khan defended Guildford’s actions. Guildford later apologized to MPs for providing “erroneous” evidence that linked the fans to violence and explained the ban was enabled by AI‑generated data. Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green has been named Acting Chief Constable as the force seeks to rebuild confidence.
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