Hooliganism was reason for Maccabi fan ban - police
Summary
West Midlands Police confirmed that hooliganism concerns were the reason Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa. Over 700 officers were deployed to manage the situation, and there were no major incidents during protests at the stadium. Police are reviewing footage for potential further arrests.Key Facts
- Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from the match due to concerns over hooliganism.
- More than 700 police officers were on duty at the event.
- Police received criticisms for not explaining the hooliganism concerns earlier.
- Protests related to the ban occurred outside the stadium with no major incidents.
- Ten people were arrested during the protests for various offenses, including racially aggravated abuse.
- Chief Constable has been asked to explain the ban decision to the Home Affairs Committee.
- Police are reviewing video footage which might lead to additional arrests.
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