The M57 is closed, with protestors sitting on the motorway, after protests derailed the nearby Grand National earlier in the afternoon.
The start of the race had been delayed after protestors gained access to the grounds at Aintree racecourse. Police were called to intervene, with the runners and riders eventually getting underway after a delay.
Animal Rising protestors had attempted to climb a fence, with footage picked up on ITV's broadcast. A number of individuals were also seen attempting to tie themselves to fences and jumps, and statements have been issued after the disruption to the afternoon's events at Aintree.
