BREAKING: Nineteen people arrested over plans to disrupt Epsom Derby...
Nineteen people have been arrested in connection with plans to disrupt theOfficers said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet in the early hours of the morning following warrants based on intelligence received ahead of the festival.All were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance and remain in police custody.
Activists from the group Animal Rising had pledged to ‘cancel or severely delay’ the Derby in the lead-up to the event. The Jockey Club, which owns Epsom Downs has been granted a High Court injunction against Animal Rising which bans people from going on to the racetrack and disrupting the races. Nevin Truesdale, chief executive of the Jockey Club, said today’s security measures would be like none seen before at the race.
He said: ‘Surrey Police have been and continue to be incredibly helpful and we will have a security operation in place at the Derby festival this weekend will be like no other we have seen in the past.’Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at
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