West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford to retire following Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had said she did not have confidence in the police leader, following his force's controversial ban on Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match.

Friday 16 January 2026 19:39, UK

Mr Guildford said after his retirement was announced that the "political and media frenzy" around his position had become "detrimental" to the force.
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