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IOPC Investigates Craig Guildford Over Israeli Fan Ban

8/26/2026

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Former chief constable Craig Guildford is investigated for misconduct over the Israeli fan ban.
IOPC is probing three officers and a staff member linked to the ban.
The probe, launched in January, reviews police planning for the 6 November 2025 Villa Park match.
The Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match drew national and international criticism of the fan ban.
IOPC says Guildford may have overseen a briefing that gave an imbalanced view of fan risk.

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Former chief constable Craig Guildford is investigated for misconduct over the Israeli fan ban.
IOPC is probing three officers and a staff member linked to the ban.
The probe, launched in January, reviews police planning for the 6 November 2025 Villa Park match.
The Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match drew national and international criticism of the fan ban.
IOPC says Guildford may have overseen a briefing that gave an imbalanced view of fan risk.