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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent

Jewish community ‘frustrated’ with police over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Ruth Jacobs.
Ruth Jacobs, chair of the Birmingham and West Midlands Jewish Community, says the police had not explained their decision clearly. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

West Midlands police “did not do themselves any favours” when giving evidence to MPs about a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, a Birmingham Jewish leader has said.

The force’s chief constable, Craig Guildford, is facing growing calls from MPs and Jewish groups to resign after further details emerged about the circumstances surrounding a ban on away fans attending the Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 6 November.

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