Epsom Derby protester tackled on track during race

Surrey Police have preempted plans by the Animal Rising group to disrupt the Epsom Derby by making 19 arrests on the morning of the race. A total of 11 people were arrested in the early hours of Saturday at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet following intelligence-based warrants, while a further eight were detained after a vehicle was stopped at the back of the racecourse on Canons Lane in Burgh Heath at 10.20am. The race does not start until 1.30pm but the Jockey Club, who own the Epsom course, have taken out a High Court injunction against protesters attempting to storm the course or disrupt the race after the Grand National was delayed in April. Animal Rising have repeatedly vowed to stop or delay the 244th edition of the Derby, prompting the Jockey Club to spend an additional £150,000 on an unprecedented security operation. Protecting the Epsom Downs site poses major challenges due to its easy accessibility to the public and the 19 protesters were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance. They remain in police custody. Continue reading full article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/racing/2023/06/03/epsom-derby-protesters-animal-rising-activists-arrests/ Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/subscribe/digitalsub/3for1/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_pvid_conversion-subscription_editorial-iniative_03-22_EGW-13_organic_youtube Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture. #Epsom #Racing #Protest