The chief constable of West Midlands Police has announced his retirement after facing major criticism over his handling of a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match in Birmingham.
Craig Guildford will step down with immediate effect as the head of the force, having resisted calls to resign after a damning report found he had exaggerated evidence to justify the force’s decision to ban Israeli fans from a Europa League fixture against Aston Villa on 6 November.
