Summary
Craig Guildford, the former chief constable of West Midlands Police, has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for possible gross misconduct. This referral follows his resignation after admitting to providing incorrect information about a report related to a fan ban from a football match. The referral was made by Simon Foster, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
Key Facts
- Craig Guildford, former chief constable of West Midlands Police, has been referred to the IOPC.
- He faced scrutiny after admitting he provided incorrect evidence to Members of Parliament.
- The issue involved a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match with Aston Villa.
- Guildford retired citing a "political and media frenzy" as influencing his decision.
- The referral for possible gross misconduct was made by Simon Foster, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
- Simon Foster faced criticism for not dismissing Guildford earlier.
- The controversy impacted public trust and community confidence, according to Foster.
- Stephen Silverman and Gideon Falter from the Campaign Against Antisemitism criticized Foster's handling of the situation.
