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"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. West Midlands police and crime commissioner Simon Foster said he welcomed the decision in an announcement on Friday afternoon, adding Mr Guildford's decision was in the best interest of the police force. In a statement released on the West Midlands Police website, Mr Guildford said retiring was in the best interests of the organisation, myself and my family, as he pointed to the political and media frenzy surrounding the force's involvement in the decision. He said: I have come to the conclusion that the political and media frenzy around myself and my position has become detrimental to all the great work undertaken by my officer"
The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism covering topics from reproductive rights to climate change and investigations into influential figures and organisations, and states a commitment to free access without paywalls. Craig Guildford, chief constable of West Midlands Police, announced immediate retirement amid criticism for his role in banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Birmingham match. A report concluded he exaggerated evidence used to justify the ban on a Europa League fixture against Aston Villa on 6 November. The police and crime commissioner welcomed the retirement, and Guildford cited political and media frenzy as detrimental to policing work.
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