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Ex-West Midlands Police chief investigated for gross misconduct over Israeli football fan ban

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The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating former West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford for gross misconduct.

The inquiry relates to his specific actions regarding a decision to bar supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa at Birmingham’s Villa Park last year.

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