Police arrested 31 people in connection with plans to disrupt Saturday’s Epsom Derby, including a man who was detained after running onto the track, as major sporting events in Britain continue to be affected by protests.
Last month, protest group Animal Rising issued a call for volunteers to help disrupt the event by entering the track.
Surrey Police made 19 arrests in the build-up to the race, with a further 12 arrested at the racecourse “in connection with planned criminal activity”.
“One man was arrested after he ran onto the racetrack after a race had started. He was quickly removed by event security and police officers, meaning the race was not disrupted,” Surrey Police said in a statement….