Six people have been arrested as hundreds of protesters gather in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa’s match with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Among those arrested was a 21-year-old man for failing to comply with an order to remove a face mask, West Midlands Police said.
A 17-year-old boy was meanwhile arrested for failing to comply with a dispersal order.
Three other people were arrested for racially aggravated public order offences and another person was arrested for breach of the peace.
Six people have been arrested amid protests outside Villa Park
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More than 700 police officers are on duty for the Europa League clash, after concerns were sparked of potential disorder.
Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group announced last month that visiting fans will be barred from attending the match at Villa Park on public safety concerns.
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