"Craig Guildford's retirement was confirmed on Friday after both Downing Street and the home secretary said this week they had lost confidence in his leadership. He faced numerous calls to resign after apologising for providing incorrect evidence to MPs, which included the denial that AI was used in a report which led to the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the game on 6 November."
"Announcing his retirement, Guildford, 52, did not offer an apology and blamed what he described as the "political and media frenzy" for his decision to step down. "I have carefully considered my position and concluded that retirement is in the best interests of the organisation, myself and my family," he said. "It has been the honour of my career serving as the chief constable of West Midlands Police.""
"In a statement to reporters, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Simon Foster said he welcomed the decision and was "pleased this outcome had been reached". "That has prevented what might otherwise have been a complex procedure that would have caused significant distraction, impact and cost to West Midlands Police and the wider West Midlands," he added. Foster said he was pleased the outcome was reached "having regard to due process and the law". "It was important this matter was resolved in a balanced, calm, fair, measured and respectful manner.""
Craig Guildford, chief constable of West Midlands Police, retired after widespread criticism and loss of confidence from Downing Street and the home secretary. He apologised for providing incorrect evidence to MPs, including denying that AI had been used in a report that led to the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa Park on 6 November. Guildford blamed a "political and media frenzy" for his decision and said retirement was in the best interests of the organisation, himself and his family. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster welcomed the outcome and said it prevented a complex, costly procedure. A preliminary policing watchdog review found confirmation bias influenced the decision to bar supporters.
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