Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify ban
Craig Guildford is to retire as chief constable of West Midlands police, the Guardian understands.
His departure comes after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on fans of an Israeli football team.
The decision is scheduled to be officially announced at 4pm on Friday by the West Midlands police and crime commissioner, Simon Foster.
The pressure on one of Britain’s most senior chief constables has been intense after the basis for his force’s claims about the ban unravelled and the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she had no confidence in him.
