UK police officers investigated for misconduct over Israeli soccer fans' ban

LONDON, Aug 26 : A former British regional police chief and three other officers are being investigated for misconduct over a decision to ban soccer fans of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a game last year, the independent police watchdog said on Wednesday.The West Midlands police force, which covers Birmingham in central England and is one of Britain's biggest, had recommended that the Israeli fans should not be allowed to attend a Europa League match against Aston Villa last November because of security concerns.The decision was condemned by both the British and Israeli governments, and Jewish community leaders accused the force of misrepresenting intelligence and undermining public confidence.The game went ahead without Maccabi fans. There was no major disruption although polic