The chief constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, faces mounting calls for his dismissal over the force's decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match last year. Critics allege that Guildford relied on false intelligence about Israeli fan hooliganism while downplaying warnings of potential violence from local groups. Senior politicians, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, have urged the Home Secretary to remove Guildford, accusing the force of yielding to pressure from local activists. An investigation led by the chief inspector of constabulary is set to deliver its findings to the Home Secretary this week, which could determine Guildford's future. The controversy has intensified amid revelations about the force's handling of the situation, including misleading statements to Parliament and concerns about the influence of local community leaders in police decision-making.