"The call for Israeli fans to be banned from attending a football match at Villa Park is outrageous, and the decision of West Midlands Police to effectively agree to a ban is totally reprehensible. If the police could not guarantee the safety of Jewish visitors because of antisemitism among the local Muslim population they should have banned the game itself - not yielded to the mob."
"This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets. The role of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation."
West Midlands Police and the Safety Advisory Group instructed that no away supporters may attend the UEFA Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 6 because of safety concerns. The ban on Israeli fans sparked condemnation from national and international politicians. Reform UK MP Danny Kruger urged the Home Secretary to use Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 to remove Chief Constable Craig Guildford for failing to guarantee the safety of Jewish visitors. Senior political figures demanded that police ensure football fans can attend without fear of antisemitic violence.
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