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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Josh Halliday North of England correspondent

Over 40 activists de-arrested after Grand National protest, campaign group says

Police presence at Aintree
Merseyside police have said 118 people were arrested during Saturday’s protests at the Grand National. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Observer

More than 40 animal rights activists have been de-arrested after protesters stormed the Grand National, according to the campaign group Animal Rising.

Merseyside police said 118 people had been arrested following the disruption that caused a 14-minute delay to the world’s most famous steeplechase on Saturday.

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