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A school in Birmingham has confirmed it is closing early ahead of the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv match.

The controversial Europa League tie is set to take place at Villa Park on Thursday (November 6) night.

There are heightened tensions involving a ban on away fans by the multi agency Villa Safety Advisory Group, which led to a backlash , but remains in place.

Police have revealed some five protest groups, representing both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups are expected, along with a huge police presence of some 700 police officers to keep football fans and locals safe.

But despite the huge policing operation and the contingencies being put in place, schools in Aston are set to shut early.

One which will be closing its gates ahead of the usual school f

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