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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eleanor Barlow

Ten people charged after protests on roads around Grand National

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Ten people have been charged after protesters attempted to block roads around Aintree Racecourse on the day of the Grand National.

The steeplechase, held on April 15, was delayed by 12 minutes due to action by rights group Animal Rising which saw activists climb fences to enter the racecourse, while at around the same time a nearby motorway was blocked by protesters.

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