Further 24 charged over Grand National protests

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Image caption, Protests were held at Aintree Racecourse in 2023
  • Author, Sarah Spina-Matthews
  • Role, 大象传媒 News

A further 24 people have been charged over animal rights protests which delayed the start of the Grand National last year.

Demonstrations were held ahead of the race on 15 April, Merseyside Police said.

Five people are accused of entering the racecourse and 19 others are accused of climbing over fences and trying to get on to the course.

They have all been charged with intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance.

They will appear at South Sefton Magistrates鈥 Court on 10 October and 6 November.

Some 118 people were arrested on the day of the race, after the start was delayed by 14 minutes.

A number of activists have previously been fined for blocking access to roads near the racecourse.

The 175th Grand National was won by Corach Rambler, ridden by Derek Fox.

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