Craig Guildford
Craig Guildford is the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, known for his leadership during high-profile events and his emphasis on public safety. Recently, he provided testimony to the Home Affairs Committee regarding the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match, citing intelligence from Dutch police about potential disorder involving the fans.
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Craig Guildford resigned as the chief of West Midlands Police following pressure from multiple British ministers over his decision during a football match.
Polizeichef in England tritt zurück
Switzerland· 2026-01-17
Craig Guildford retired as the chief constable of West Midlands Police after criticism over a decision to ban Israeli fans from a match.
West Midlands Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Craig Guildford, the Chief of Police of Birmingham, was criticized by Shabana Mahmood for losing her confidence.
Stade d’Aston Villa interdit aux supporteurs du Maccabi Tel-Aviv : le gouvernement britannique retire sa confiance au chef de la police locale
France· 2026-01-14Chief Constable Craig Guildford provided evidence to the committee regarding the police's evaluation of the situation.
Police say they did not mean to imply Jewish community supported fan banUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-07
