Chief Constable Craig Guildford of the West Midlands Police faced intense scrutiny after a report claimed he presented 'flawed' evidence to justify ban
Chief Constable Craig Guildford of the West Midlands Police faced intense scrutiny after a report claimed he presented 'flawed' evidence to justify ban
Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced criticism for his decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after a report found West Midlands Police had compiled evidence obtained incorrectly using artificial intelligence (AFP)
Published date: 16 January 2026 18:40 GMT
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