US EditionAston Villa Hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Boosted Security in Europa League
More than 700 officers, including mounted units and a drone team, are deployed to manage protests and ensure safety amid fears of violence linked to extremist groups.
- More than 700 officers will be on duty for the high-risk Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park, Birmingham, on November 6.
- Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group barred visiting Maccabi Tel Aviv fans last month on public safety grounds after a West Midlands Police risk assessment cited past violent incidents.
- Section 60 powers came into force from midday until 3am Friday, with police horses, dogs, a drone unit, road policing unit, protest liaison officers, and multiple ticket checks deployed.
- Protests outside Villa Park produced six people arrested amid clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israel demonstrators, with police urging avoidance of local roads around Villa Park.
- Campaigners handed a petition signed by 25,000 to the FA calling for the match cancellation, while the Palestine Solidarity Campaign organised protests amid broader debate about Israeli teams and the Israel-Gaza war.
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Six arrested amid protests ahead of Villa's game against Israel's Maccabi
BIRMINGHAM, England - Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters demonstrated outside the politically-charged Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday but there were only a handful of arrests as the game kicked off without major disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: Birmingham protests ahead of Aston Villa Europa League clash
Police in Birmingham are braced for violence, as Aston Villa prepare to play Maccabi Tel Aviv. Hundreds of officers have filled the streets ahead of the Uefa Europa League game, despite the Israeli club's fans being banned from attending.
UK tightens security for Maccabi Tel Aviv football match
Away fans are not at the match in Birmingham, but several hundred police officers have been deployed. Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are anticipated near the stadium, which is in a residential area.
Aston Villa Vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Preview, UEFA Europa League: Villains Host Israeli Side Amid Heightened Security
Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in a UEFA Europa League match on November 6, with 700 police deployed amid protests by pro-Palestinian groups and a ban on Israeli supporters. Find out all about the game, including live streaming details and more
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