16 h. ago I told West Midlands not to reappoint chief constable, says former British police woman of the year who told him he was 'massive a**e'

Former British police officer Khizra Bano, who once called Craig Guildford a 'massive a**e' and accused him of bullying, said she warned West Midlands Police against reappointing him.

Events

18 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Israeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

Politics

24 h. ago Labour police and crime commissioner at centre of Israeli fan fiasco faces calls to resign

Simon Foster, the Labour police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands, was condemned as 'weak' for not firing Chief Constable Craig Guildford.

Events

28 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Irsaeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

Sport

34 h. ago British police force chief behind decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match retires

A British police force chief has retired following criticism over a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year

Events

34 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi fan ban criticism

Chief constable Craig Guildford will step down as the head of the force following mounting pressure for him to quit.

Events

34 h. ago West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford’s retirement comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig Guildford has announced his retirement as chief constable of West Midlands police, after an official inquiry found his force used “exaggerated and untrue” intelligence to justify a ban on fans of an Israeli football team.The pressure on one of Britain’s most senior chief constables had 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. Continue reading...

Events

35 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after resisting calls to quit over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs she has ‘no confidence’ in Chief constable Craig Guildford after receiving report on the decision

Events

36 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig 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 Israeli football fans. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago West Midlands police chief to retire after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford’s exit comes after inquiry found force used ‘exaggerated and untrue’ intelligence to justify banCraig 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. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Key section West Coast Mainline closed after death on the line

British Transport Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death on the line near Stoke

Events

63 h. ago Moment police ram taxi carrying two British drug cartel kingpins as they attempted to flee county

Andrew Fitzgerald, 35, and Sean Richardson, 34, were chased as they sped along the A617 near Newark, Nottinghamshire, in July 2024.

Events

66 h. ago 'Resign today,' Cabinet minister tells Chief Constable in storm over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting slams West Midlands police boss Craig Guildford

Politics

3 d. ago STEPHEN POLLARD: By clinging on, the West Midlands Police Chief is shaming the uniform

The competition may be intense, but surely the most contemptible man in Britain today is Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police.

Events

3 d. ago Revealed: How police lied again and again about the risks from Israeli fans

When Maccabi Tel Aviv were drawn to play Aston Villa in the Europa Leaguelast August, few could imagine that a single fixture would damage the fabric of British policing.

Events

3 d. ago Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has ‘no confidence’ in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the power to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands Police

Society

3 d. ago West Midlands police boss declines to sack chief constable amid ‘damning’ review

PCC Simon Foster has said he listened to Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Wednesday and awaits a parliamentary report over the matter.

Events

3 d. ago Alleged fantasist appears in court charged with perverting the course of justice ten years after accusing politicians of raping her as part of Scotland Yard's disastrous VIP child abuse probe

Esther Baker, 43, alleged that she was the victim of sexual offences by former Lib Dem MP John Hemming, the late Roy Jenkins and ex-Chief Constable of Leicestershire Simon Cole.

Events

3 d. ago Home Secretary says she has no confidence in police boss after Maccabi fan ban

She also expressed frustration that she was not able to sack chief constable Craig Guildford herself.

Society

3 d. ago Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood 'no longer has confidence' in West Midlands Police chief

The Home Secretary said the findings of a report into Chief constable Craig Guildford's force were 'damning' and 'devastating'.

Society