Animal Rising says police have seized a number of belongings
Three activists have been arrested before the English Greyhound Derby in Towcester, a campaign group has claimed. Animal Rising said they planned to disrupt the event, which takes place today at Towcester Racecourse.
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In a statement on Thursday Kevin Boothby, managing director at Towcester Racecourse, described the planned disruption as " unlawful and reckless" and has already "come at a significant cost to our operation". He added: "Tens of thousands of pounds have been invested in additional security measures which will be noticeable on the night even to the casual racegoer.
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