Craig Guildford retires after inquiry found ‘greatly exaggerated’ intelligence was used to justify ban
The head of England’s second biggest police force has stepped down after an official inquiry foun…
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6 months ago
West Midlands Police chief says decision to retire is in best interests 'of the organisation, myself and my family' as he steps down with full pension after misleading MPs and public over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban ○
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Craig Guildford had been facing immense pressure to leave his post for misleading MPs and the public over the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli side.
West Midlands police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row ⊖⊖
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.
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