West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford has been recalled to Parliament after being accused of providing misleading evidence regarding the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a football match at Aston Villa. The Home Affairs Select Committee is demanding further clarification after Guildford and his deputy, Mike O'Hara, allegedly misrepresented the views of Birmingham's Jewish community and relied on disputed intelligence from Dutch police. The ban, which sparked significant backlash, was initially justified by concerns over public safety and supposed support from local religious groups, claims now under scrutiny. Senior politicians have described the recall as unprecedented and called for accountability, with some suggesting Guildford should resign if he cannot justify the police's actions.
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