Six arrests as tempers flare at protest outside Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGeorge LithgowThursday 06 November 2025 19:58 GMTHundreds of pro-Palestine protesters gather outside Villa ParkSix people have been arrested in Birmingham during protests before the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match.Arrests included a 21-year-old man for failing to remove a face mask and a 17-year-old boy for breaching a dispersal order.Three individuals were arrested for racially aggravated public order offences, with another person detained for breach of the peace, as antisemitic chanting was heard outside the stadium.Visiting fans were barred from attending the match at Villa Park due to public safety concerns, a decision made by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group.More than 700 police officers were deployed for the fixture amid worries about potential disorder.In fullAston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv protests live: Police intervene outside Villa Park as tensions escalateThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in