BREAKING: A protester has been detained by police at the Epsom Derby after running onto the course Sky's RLCotterill is at the scene and details what happened 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Dan Kidby, co-founder of Animal Rising, said the police operation was intended"to protect the interests of a multi-billion pound industry" and that"a horse dies every other day in racing".which give officers new powers to crack down on some protests.Surrey Police Superintendent Michael Hodder said:"We have been clear in our approach that criminal activity will not be tolerated at the Epsom Derby Festival.
"As a result of intelligence, we have arrested 19 people who we believe were intent on illegally disrupting today's events. "Our officers will be at the event throughout the day to continue in keeping the public safe and preventing criminality."Animal Rising confirm protests at Epsom Derby Surrey Police had said it would not tolerate any risk to public safety and that anyone who took part could be subject to contempt of court proceedings, fined or jailed.
An injunction sought by the Jockey Club during the week banned people from going on the race course and carrying out acts with intent to disrupt the races.the start of the Grand National by around 10 minutes after they managed to get on the track.
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