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West Midlands Police Chief Retires Amid Fan Ban Scandal

1/16/2026

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An inquiry found West Midlands Police used exaggerated and untrue intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Craig Guildford, Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, will retire after 32 years with a full pension.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has no confidence in Craig Guildford, citing failings in handling intelligence.
The inquiry criticized overstating threats and misrepresenting events surrounding fan violence.

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An inquiry found West Midlands Police used exaggerated and untrue intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
Craig Guildford, Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, will retire after 32 years with a full pension.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has no confidence in Craig Guildford, citing failings in handling intelligence.
The inquiry criticized overstating threats and misrepresenting events surrounding fan violence.