Grand National protesters storm track at Aintree 15 minutes before race
POLICE are throwing the biggest “ring of steel” in 27 years around Saturday’s Grand National to protect it from protesters — including having spies in the crowd.for the death of his horse Hill Sixteen, which fell at the first fence after going “hyper” due to the delays.said it is not taking any chances in making sure this year’s event runs without incident — with a crowd of 150,000 expected.
Last year, police made 118 arrests, with ten people charged, while there are another 50 cases currently awaiting a decision from the CPS.My HUGE 12-1 NAP loves soft ground and can strike at Bath Supt Moscrop added: “We are very happy with our response last year. The fact the race was delayed for just 14 minutes is a massive success.
"But building on that, we have reviewed the intelligence so we are ready again to deal with any challenges that arise, possible criminal activity and ways to counter that.”
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