Former police chief investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into former West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford and three other force members following a controversial fan ban.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were barred from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in November due to safety concerns raised in an inaccurate police report.
- The police report contained eight major errors, including references to a non-existent fixture against West Ham and overstated details of 2024 disorder in Amsterdam, with reports suggesting it was produced using Microsoft Copilot.
- Craig Guildford is under investigation for gross misconduct over allegations that he failed to ensure due diligence was carried out regarding the accuracy of the document.
- A second officer and a staff member also face potential gross misconduct investigations over the errors, while two other officers involved in match planning face potential misconduct allegations.
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