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West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims

Policing leaders in Birmingham have apologised to a cross-party group of MPs after suggesting members of the Jewish community in the city had expressed support for a ban on fans of an Israeli football team attending a match against Aston Villa.

Birmingham|Just now
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Police appeal launched to find two brothers in connection with killing of Trey Johnson
Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Police appeal launched to find two brothers in connection with killing of Trey Johnson
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life
Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Watch: Gang of thieves steal £12,000 e-bike from a shed in Stourbridge after ripping door open
Watch: Gang of thieves steal £12,000 e-bike from a shed in Stourbridge after ripping door open
Stourbridge|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Walsall woman, 31, charged after knifepoint robbery at petrol station
Walsall woman, 31, charged after knifepoint robbery at petrol station
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre
Halesowen man, 37, charged with manslaughter after fatal assault in Birmingham city centre
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'We want our residents, shoppers, visitors and those who come here for work, to feel safe in our city' - Wolverhampton police reveal arrest figures for shop thefts during 2025
'We want our residents, shoppers, visitors and those who come here for work, to feel safe in our city' - Wolverhampton police reveal arrest figures for shop thefts during 2025
Crime|5 hours ago

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Wolverhampton stabbing: Everything we know about Christmas Day murder of 'loving' father-of-two
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Supporting image for story: Police horses patrol Wolverhampton city centre for the first time since 1999
Police horses patrol Wolverhampton city centre for the first time since 1999
Wolverhampton|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'No regard for their wellbeing': Walsall fraudster conned elderly victims out of £100,000 by pretending to be from their bank
'No regard for their wellbeing': Walsall fraudster conned elderly victims out of £100,000 by pretending to be from their bank
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Family pays tribute as 'loving' father of two murdered on Christmas Day named as Trey Johnson
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West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC partnership hailed a success following 'car cannibalism'
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Man charged after stolen car recovered in Darlaston
Walsall|22 hours ago
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Suspected drink driver arrested after failing to stop in Sandwell
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Woman charged after thefts and parcels taken in Wolverhampton
Crime|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Police issue statement following rumours of New Year's Eve fireworks displays in Birmingham city centre
Police issue statement following rumours of New Year's Eve fireworks displays in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Two knives recovered in Wolverhampton city centre as police spot suspicious vehicle
Two knives recovered in Wolverhampton city centre as police spot suspicious vehicle
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Eurostar services to resume as passengers advised to postpone their journey
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Former X Factor contestant Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving
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Snow, ice and potential gale-force winds forecast at start of new year
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Viral News

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Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29
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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

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Israel says it will suspend work of several humanitarian organisations in Gaza
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Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, says Moscow
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