"West Midlands Police confirmed six arrests were made prior to kick-off ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park. Three of those were arrested for "racially aggravated public order offences", police said. A 21-year-old man was arrested for "failing to comply with an order to remove a face mask", a 17-year-old boy for "failing to comply with a dispersal order", while one person for "a breach of the peace"."
"Tension had been building in the lead-up to the game after a blanket ban was issued meaning no Maccabi fans could attend the fixture. More than 700 police officers lined the streets around Villa Park, while some Birmingham schools closed early on Thursday due to fear of unrest. Anxiety had been growing among Aston residents and locals, while one Villa fan said the police presence was reminiscent of the 1970s, where he said "hooliganism was quite rife"."
Six people were arrested before kick-off at Villa Park during the Europa League fixture between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Three arrests related to racially aggravated public order offences; other arrests included a 21-year-old for failing to remove a face mask, a 17-year-old for failing to comply with a dispersal order, and one for a breach of the peace. A blanket ban prevented Maccabi fans from attending the match. More than 700 police officers lined streets around Villa Park. Some Birmingham schools closed early amid fears of unrest. Local anxiety increased, and a Villa fan compared the police presence to 1970s hooliganism.
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