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Police arrest woman in relation to Grand National protests Three people arrested amid animal rights protest at Grand National
(about 2 hours later)
Merseyside police say London woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance Police say suspects held on conspiracy to cause public nuisance as activists gather at Aintree racecourse
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance in connection with potential coordinated disruption activities at the Grand National horse race at Aintree. Police have arrested three people at Aintree racecourse ahead of the Grand National.
The woman, from London, was arrested in the Greater Manchester area on Saturday morning, police said. A 25-year-old woman from London was detained outside the venue at about 11.20am on Saturday while a man was arrested around 30 minutes later. They were both arrested on suspicion of conspirapy to cause public nuisance.
Another woman, aged 33, was arrested earlier on Saturday on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance, in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at the racecourse in Merseyside. The woman, from London, was arrested in the Greater Manchester area, police said.
A force spokesperson said: “Merseyside police have been working with the Jockey Club and other partners to keep people safe during the Grand National festival.A force spokesperson said: “Merseyside police have been working with the Jockey Club and other partners to keep people safe during the Grand National festival.
“We are aware of some people planning to protest at the event. This has been factored into our plans. We respect the right to peaceful protest and expression of views, but criminal behaviour and disorder will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.”“We are aware of some people planning to protest at the event. This has been factored into our plans. We respect the right to peaceful protest and expression of views, but criminal behaviour and disorder will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.”
About 30 animal rights protesters gathered outside Aintree racecourse on Saturday morning.About 30 animal rights protesters gathered outside Aintree racecourse on Saturday morning.
The annual Grand National race is due to start at 5.15pm.The annual Grand National race is due to start at 5.15pm.