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- More than 700 police officers will be deployed for Aston Villa's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Protests are expected, prompting Birmingham Police to run a security operation with horses, dogs, and a drone unit.
- The Safety Advisory Group barred visiting fans over safety concerns, a decision criticized by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Police Commander Chief Superintendent Tom Joyce urged balancing the right to protest with public safety.
