Former senior officer Khizra Bano has revealed she warned West Midlands Police against reappointing Craig Guildford as chief constable, citing previous allegations of bullying and discrimination. Bano, who brought an employment tribunal case against Guildford in 2024, claimed her warnings and a dossier of complaints were ignored by the force. The controversy comes after Guildford stepped down amid a scandal involving fabricated evidence to ban Israeli fans from a football match, sparking widespread criticism and calls for the resignation of both Guildford and police and crime commissioner Simon Foster. Bano alleges she faced victimisation for speaking out about racism and misogyny within the force, ultimately settling her claims with a six-figure payout.