Jewish community ‘frustrated’ with police over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The West Midlands Police are facing criticism and calls for Chief Constable Craig Guildford's resignation over the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 6th. Jewish community leaders in Birmingham and national groups like the Board of Deputies of British Jews are expressing "frustration" and "anger" over the ban's handling. They allege the police made the decision to ban fans and then sought evidence to justify it, failing to properly consult the Jewish community beforehand. During a parliamentary committee hearing, police defended the ban as safety-based, but MPs questioned the evidence presented. The Birmingham and West Midlands Jewish Community reports "conflicting reports" and confusion surrounding the reasons for the ban, which was made by a council-led security advisory group.

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