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People demonstrate ahead of the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham, England, November 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Darren Staples)
August 26, 2026, 7:36 pm
UK police officers probed for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans from 2025 match
Watchdog investigates ex-police chief and 3 other officers over decision to bar Israeli fans from Aston Villa game, after inquiries found force relied on inaccurate intelligence
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Screen grab taken from the UK's Parliament TV of Chief Constable of West Midlands Police Craig Guildford giving evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on soccer policing, January 8, 2026. (House of Commons/PA Images via Getty Images)
January 16, 2026, 9:11 pm
UK regional police chief retires over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Craig Guildford to step down immediately, after home secretary said she had lost confidence in him due to his handling of the affair
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
December 2, 2025, 4:10 pm
UK police used fake evidence to justify ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, chief admits
In parliamentary grilling, local police commander concedes he ‘conflated’ information, met with anti-Israel MP ahead of decision; Tory MP calls for resignation after ‘shocking’ admissions
By ToI Staff
Five of the suspects of a UK terror plot were caught on CCTV in Dewsbury two hours after the EDL rally they planned to attack had finished, June 30,2012 (photo credit: Courtesy West Midlands Police)
June 10, 2013, 9:44 pm
6 jailed in UK for Islamist plot to bomb far-right rally
Attackers arrived too late to carry out their plot, were later caught with arms when busted for driving without insurance
Five of the suspects of a UK terror plot were caught on CCTV in Dewsbury two hours after the EDL rally they planned to attack had finished, June 30,2012 (photo credit: Courtesy West Midlands Police)
May 1, 2013, 2:05 am
UK attack narrowly avoided because terrorists ran late
Six men plead guilty to planning bombing of far-right rally; attackers caught with arms and threatening note when busted for driving without insurance
By Cassandra Vinograd
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