'Resources will be found' to police Maccabi Tel Aviv game
Summary
The UK government will find resources to ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend a football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham despite initial safety concerns. The Safety Advisory Group had decided to ban away fans due to previous incidents, but Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated that security measures will be provided. The decision will be reviewed if the risk assessment by West Midlands Police changes.Key Facts
- The match involves Maccabi Tel Aviv playing Aston Villa in Birmingham on 6 November.
- The Safety Advisory Group initially barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans due to safety concerns from past incidents.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated the government would fund necessary policing for both sets of fans.
- West Midlands Police labeled the match "high risk" because of earlier violent incidents involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
- Rising antisemitism and a recent synagogue attack were considered when discussing safety measures.
- The government believes there should not be a ban on fans due to their nationality or religion.
- Conservative MP Danny Kruger suggested government intervention, but was told police operations are independent.
- Previous safety examples, like the Hillsborough disaster, were referenced in the safety advisory discussions.
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