JewishStatusOpen the app

Jewish News 24 · Aug 26, 2026

Jewish News 24 — photo status

A former police chief in the United Kingdom, along with three officers and a police staff member, is being investigated over the decision to prohibit Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a Europa League match in Birmingham last year. The Independent Office for Police Conduct, or IOPC, said Wednesday that its independent investigation examined the planning for the Nov. 6 match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa at Villa Park, where Israeli supporters were banned from attending. The IOPC said it reviewed more than 600 pieces of evidence, including police reports, intelligence research, meeting records, emails and messages, as well as witness statements and expert advice.

A former police chief in the United Kingdom, along with three officers and a police staff member, is being investigated over the decision to prohibit Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a Europa League match in Birmingham last year. The Independent Office for Police Conduct, or IOPC, said Wednesday that its independent investigation examined the planning for the Nov. 6 match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa at Villa Park, where Israeli supporters were banned from attending. The IOPC said it reviewed more than 600 pieces of evidence, including police reports, intelligence research, meeting records, emails and messages, as well as witness statements and expert advice.

Watch in the app All of Jewish News 24's statuses

More from Jewish News 24