Police chief admits AI error on Maccabi fans

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Police chief admits AI error on Maccabi fans

West Midlands Police’s chief constable Craig Guildford has apologised to MPs for an error in evidence given over the decision to ban Israeli football fans from watching a match against Aston Villa.

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Force leaders have been under fire over the decision to ban supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match last November.

Chief constable Craig Guildford wrote to the Home Affairs Committee to apologise for the mistake, after he appeared twice to give evidence over the controversy.

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Date: January 14, 2026