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More than 700 police officers will be deployed for Aston Villa's match against Maccabi Tel Aviv
West Midlands Police will deploy over 700 officers including horses, dogs, and drones to manage safety and protests at Villa Park during the Europa League match.
- On Thursday, West Midlands Police will deploy more than 700 officers including horses, dogs, and a drone unit for Aston Villa Football Club's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park, Birmingham.
- Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group last month barred visiting fans from Villa Park after West Midlands Police's risk assessment, and Maccabi declined the away ticket allocation due to the atmosphere caused by the decision.
- Pro-Palestinian groups called for the match to be cancelled and protests are expected, prompting senior officers to warn attendees about their behaviour.
- Residents near Villa Park were warned to expect significant disruption from match policing, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy called the fan ban the wrong decision.
- Police have coordinated with Birmingham City Council, Aston Villa Football Club, emergency services and local community groups to facilitate peaceful protest, maintain the King's peace and keep everyone safe.
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Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv policing update as hundreds of officers to take to streets - Birmingham Live
West Midlands Police officers will be out in force in Birmingham this Thursday as the city prepares to host the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League tie
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