Nine people have been arrested at Aintree Racecourse after footage on ITV showed animal rights protesters climbing over a fence and running onto the track.
More than 100 protesters from activist group Animal Rising gathered at the racecourse today with the aim of bringing the 175th Grand National race to a halt.
Merseyside Police said a "large number" of protesters attempted to gain entry on to the course at around 5pm today, April 15. Nine people successfully breached the boundary fencing and entered the course, where at least two reportedly used glue and lock-on devices to attach themselves to jumps on the track.
