Police arrest 19 animal rights activists ahead of Epsom Derby via IrishTimesSport
Last week, the Jockey Club, which owns Epsom Downs, was granted the injunction against the group, claiming it had made “explicitly clear” it intended to breach security at the Surrey racecourse.
There was disruption at the Grand National at Aintree in April when the race was delayed by just over 10 minutes after demonstrators made their way on to the track and had to be removed by police. They said: “Earlier this morning, at least 10 arrests were made by Surrey Police, allegedly in connection with the Epsom Derby.“Police heavy-handedness and intimidation tactics will not prevent a national conversation about our animals and the natural worldSuperintendent Michael Hodder of Surrey Police said: “We have been clear in our approach that criminal activity will not be tolerated at the Epsom Derby Festival.
“Our officers will be at the event throughout the day to continue in keeping the public safe and preventing criminality.”
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