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Villa row police boss retires

Western Mail

January 17, 2026

THE chief constable of West Midlands Police is to retire after his force faced criticism over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a football match against Aston Villa.

Craig Guildford will step down with immediate effect as head of the force following mounting pressure for him to quit over the controversy.

This story is from the January 17, 2026 edition of Western Mail.

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