Sixty-five animal rights activists are to be bailed after they were arrested while trying to storm Aintree racecourse.
118 people, aged between 18 and 66-years-old, were arrested yesterday, Saturday April 15, after large numbers of protesters attempted to put a halt to the flagship Grand National race, with the aim of preventing possible horse deaths. Nine people managed to breach the security fence and run onto the course, and it was reported that at least two attached themselves to a jump using glue and lock-on devices.
Meanwhile, more protesters from animal rights group Animal Rising moved onto the northbound carriageway of the M57, causing long delays as traffic was diverted around them.
