British police said Friday that 10 people were arrested the previous night around the highly charged Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between English Premier League side Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv,

Missiles were allegedly thrown at West Midlands Police officers near Villa Park last night where Aston Villa played Maccabi Tel Aviv, a match to which away supporters were banned

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending Europa League tie against Aston Villa on Thursday before the Israeli club declined the away ticket allocation; more than 700 police were present at Villa Park;

A major police operation is under way as protests are expected ahead of the controversial Aston Villa match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. More than 700 officers will be on the streets of Birmingham for the Uefa Europa League match, which kicks off at 20:00 GMT amid expected protests, alongside police horses, dogs, drones and roads units.

There will be an increased police presence across Birmingham centre overnight after a section 60 order was put in place following days of disorder.