British Police



‘Biggest risk’ of violence at Aston Villa game was ‘extreme Maccabi fans who want to fight’

  • Reports by Dutch police of attacks on Muslims by Israeli team’s fans at match in Amsterdam were reportedly a factor in decision to ban them from Europa League match in Birmingham
  • Concern about violence instigated by Maccabi fans was so great that at least 1,500 extra riot police would have had to be mobilized from across the country at a cost of $8m
By Arab News ·