Protesters could be seen attempting to tie themselves to a fence before being forcibly removed from the course by police, as locals were seen aiding police in detaining the activists.
Another woman, aged 33, from the London area, was arrested in Greater Manchester earlier on Saturday in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Aintree racecourse. Activists also said they would block traffic by performing a slow march along Ormskirk Road, the main access route.Read more:
Police have said they have a "robust" plan in place and are working with Aintree's owners to prepare for any chaos that ensues.
Look at em all , they are just jealous because they have never been ridden themselves !!
Where do these horses that don’t win go ? horsemeat dogfood
Disgusting spectacle….ban the grandnational
They are so pathetic. Do something useful with your time.
We can’t let these LABOUR ACTIVISTS ruin good clean British fun 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank God that these LABOUR ACTIVISTS didn’t derail Queen Camellia’s favourite race 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Wonder how many horses will be shot in the name of sport this afternoon? Barbaric.
They are on the M57 motorway now.