US EditionWatchdog investigates force over Israeli fan ban
The investigation targets former Chief Constable Craig Guildford for potential misconduct amid flawed intelligence and confirmation bias in banning Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, police watchdog found.
- Retired Chief Constable Craig Guildford has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to his decision banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa last November.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed a lack of confidence in Guildford's leadership, which led to his retirement from West Midlands Police.
- An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct will assess the conduct of West Midlands Police related to the match's planning and the ban.
- Concerns have been raised that political pressure from pro-Israel groups influenced the decision to ban the fans, undermining police independence.
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U.K. national police watchdog to probe West Midlands ban on Israeli soccer fans
Drawing on new information and an initial inquiry, the British independent body probing serious police misconduct will investigate why officers had advised banning Israeli soccer fans from a Birmingham game last year. The probe will focus on the now-retired police chief and faulty intelligence, based on AI hallucinations and false claims about the Jewish community
Ex-police chief referred to watchdog over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
West Midlands Police (WMP) is to be investigated over its role in the decision to ban notorious Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a November Champions League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, a move that sparked widespread controversy and criticism. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster confirmed on Monday that he had referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), just days after WMP c…
Police chief who retired over Israeli fan ban faces investigation
A police watchdog probe has been launched into West Midlands Police personnel over the decision to ban fans of the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from a Europa League fixture against Aston Villa.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced on Monday that it would exercise its "power of initiative" to call in the matter and determine whether any officers or staff members may face misconduct proceedings.Having reviewed substantial evi…
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