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How Animal Rising almost stopped the Grand National

The famous race was delayed by 14 minutes after several protesters attempted to glue themselves to fences on the course

Liverpool Echo

Animal Rising protest at Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested

A huge security operation swung into action as protestors made another high profile attempt to stop a big race - this time the Scottish Grand National.

Daily Record

Protest targeting Scottish Grand National sees 25 arrested, say police

Police Scotland said 25 people had been arrested after a protest which saw people storm the track at Ayr Racecourse.

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Arrests at Scottish Grand National as animal rights activists invade course

Police intervened after 25 animal rights activists from campaign group Animal Rising rushed on to the track at Ayr racecourse

The Independent UK

Number of arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National

Police Scotland made several arrests after, group Animal Rising said, around 25 of its supporters made their way on to the track.

The Independent UK

Animal Rising protestors fail in bid to stop Ayr's Scottish Grand National as police swoop

A group of protestors scaled fences shortly before the race but were quickly jumped on by police.

Daily Record

Barry Hearn wants protesters who disrupt sporting events to face jail time

The World Snooker Tour president said sport is 'an easy target’ after disruption to the World Snooker Championship and Grand National by Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising

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Grand National protesters must be held to account over Aintree chaos as racing stands up for itself

People within racing have been standing up for the sport in recent days

Irish Mirror

Ayr Racecourse chiefs will closely monitor security on a daily basis in the run-up to this weekend's Scottish Grand National

The spotlight on their security measures has intensified following the weekend events at Aintree.

Daily Record

Grand National trainer calls on chiefs to change start of iconic race

John 'Shark' Hanlon says Cape Gentleman, pulled up in the Randox Grand National won by Corach Rambler, is recovering after his operation at Liverpool Equine Hospital. The trainer also criticised the actions of Animal Rising protestors

Irish Mirror

Activist who disrupted Grand National warns of further action ahead of Royal Ascot and the Derby

Protesters from Animal Rising stormed the race-course at Aintree on Saturday, delaying the famous steeplechase by 14 minutes

Evening Standard

Trainer of Grand National horse who died blames 'ignorant' protesters who delayed race

Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence during the Grand National at Aintree

Wales Online

RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

The animal charity is calling for the race to involve fewer horses and for jockeys to lose their whips.

The Independent UK

Grand National: Hill Sixteen’s death caused by ‘ignorant’ protesters, claims trainer

Sandy Thomson insists the 15-minute delay caused by Animal Risingwas the major factor in the horse’s fatal fall

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The Independent UK

Grand National trainer blames ‘ignorant’ protesters for horse’s death

Animal Rising, who were behind Saturday’s protest, said their actions were ‘aimed to prevent exactly that from happening’ following the death of Hill Sixteen

Daily Mirror

Grand National protesters pledge more disruption - with Epsom Derby feared next

Campaigners from Animal Rising may target Epsom Derby next after storming the racecourse Aintree on Saturday ahead of this year's Grand National

The Independent UK

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

Liverpool Echo

Police issue update on animal rights activists arrested after Aintree protest

The Grand National race was temporarily delayed as protesters ran onto the course

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Liverpool Echo

No charges yet after 118 animal rights protesters arrested at Aintree

Scores of activists gathered at Aintree yesterday with the aim of putting a halt to the famous races

The Guardian - UK

This Grand National was an unsettling spectacle for many inside racing’s bubble

Protests, a chaotic race and the RSPCA’s response will cut through to the viewing public more than safety statistics

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Chris Hughes sparks fury as he calls Grand National protestors 'brainless'

Chris Hughes, who shot to fame on Love Island in 2017, has called Animal Rising protestors 'brainless' and 'uneducated' after they caused havoc disrupting the start of the Grand National at Aintree

Wales Online

Animal rights group says more than 40 de-arrested after Grand National protests

The protesters breached security fences as National runners were in the parade ring, causing a delay of 12 minutes, although racegoers helped police and event organisers to stop some from reaching the track

Manchester Evening News

More than 40 animal rights activists 'de-arrested' after protesters storm Grand National and cause M57 chaos

The RSPCA has now called on racing authorities to conduct an 'urgent' review into the horse deaths that occurred this year

The Independent UK

More than 40 de-arrested after Grand National protests – animal rights group

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Guardian - UK

Why did we protest at the Grand National? To finally make Britain talk about our treatment of animals

Society is wedded to a belief it is OK to control animals for profit. We hoped this would make people stop and think, says Alex Lockwood of Animal Rising

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