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The Latest Breaking News on Nineteen to stand trial accused of trying to stop Scottish Grand National

Nineteen to stand trial accused of trying to stop Scottish Grand National

The group appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

The Independent UK

Row breaks out over safety rules at Epsom racecourse

Animal Rising claimed the Jockey Club should have stopped the race once the protesters had entered the track.

The Independent UK

‘Stupid’ activists were putting horses in more danger, says Epsom racegoer

Animal Rising said the Epsom Derby should have been halted for the horses’ safety while their activist was on the course.

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Protesters arrested attempting to stop Epsom Derby

Plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby were foiled as police arrested two activists who attempted to run on to the course.

The Independent UK

Protester storms racecourse as 31 activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Animal Rising activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, the group has claimed

Evening Standard

The Derby: Auguste Rodin gives O’Brien ninth win in Epsom showpiece – as it happened

Ryan Moore’s mount beat King of Steel to the finish line in the Classic as protest disruption largely failed to materialise

The Guardian - UK

19 animal rights activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Animal Rising activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, the group has claimed.

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Police arrest 19 people in connection with plans to disrupt Epsom Derby

Surrey Police confirmed the arrests were made on Saturday morning after animal rights activists confirmed their plans to halt the historic race

Daily Mirror

Epsom Derby: Protester tackled to ground after running onto race track

One man managed to jump the fence before being tackled and handcuffed by police

The Independent UK

Animal activists pledge to shut down Epsom on Derby day

Animal rights activists have pledged to ‘cancel or severely delay’ the Epsom Derby on Saturday as police brace for disruption.

The Independent UK

Epsom Derby at risk of Grand National type protests by Animal Rising

The Grand National was heavily disrupted after a large protest from the Animal Rising group.

Irish Mirror

Epsom Derby at risk of being sabotaged by Animal Rising eco-mob after Grand National chaos

Animal Rising activists disrupted the Grand National earlier this year and are also planning to interrupt the Epsom Derby this weekend

Daily Mirror

Jockey Club receive High Court injunction to stop Derby disruption

Protests have taken place previously.

Irish Mirror

Talking Horses: Jockey Club granted Derby injunction against Animal Rising

High court ruling prevents protesters entering Epsom track after the Grand National was delayed by course invasion

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Daily Mirror

Epsom owners seek injunction to prevent "reckless" disruption from Derby protestors

The Jockey Club has lodged an application to the High Court. Epsom Racecourse's owners have offered Animal Rising an area near the entrance on June 3, to protest in a peaceful way

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: Jockey Club applies for Derby injunction to block Animal Rising

Body says it has been forced to go to court because protest group has made it ‘explicitly clear’ that it intends to disrupt meeting

The Guardian - UK

The targeting of Epsom is open to debate – but the right to peaceful protest is not

As infuriating as disruption to the most famous Classic would be, opposition to racing is likely to be around for some time

Daily Mirror

Animal rights protesters delay racing at Doncaster after getting onto track

The 7.55pm race at Doncaster was held up while security staff removed three protesters who had sat down in the middle of the racecourse

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Daily Mirror

Michael O’Leary dismisses horse racing protesters as “bunch of middle class layabouts”

The three-time Grand National-winning owner and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said anti-racing animal rights groups were seeking the extinction of racehorses

The Independent UK

ITV’s Grand National coverage had 700 complaints over response to protests

Meanwhile, Channel’s 4 reality TV programme Scared Of The Dark saw 302 complaints to Ofcom ‘about the welfare of a rabbit’.

The National (Scotland)

24 animal rights activists arrested after attempt to halt Scottish Grand National

POLICE Scotland has confirmed the arrests of 24 people after Animal Rising supporters attempted to stop the Scottish Grand National, despite an…

Liverpool Echo

How Animal Rising almost stopped the Grand National

The famous race was delayed by 14 minutes after several protesters attempted to glue themselves to fences on the course

Daily Record

Animal Rising protest at Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested

A huge security operation swung into action as protestors made another high profile attempt to stop a big race - this time the Scottish Grand National.

The Independent UK

Protest targeting Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested, say police

Police Scotland said 25 people had been arrested after a protest which saw people storm the track at Ayr Racecourse.

The Independent UK

Arrests at Scottish Grand National as animal rights activists invade course

Police intervened after 25 animal rights activists from campaign group Animal Rising rushed on to the track at Ayr racecourse

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