Three arrested as animal rights activists gather at Aintree ahead of 'plot to stop' Grand National

Three people arrested as animal rights protesters gather at Aintree in 'plot to stop' Grand National going ahead

A 25-year-old woman from London was arrested at about 11.20am on Saturday while a man was arrested around 30 minutes later.

France on fire again: Violent protests erupt after Macron's bid to raise retirement age approved by top courtA&E, cancer units and intensive care to be hit for first time in fresh nurses strike on May bank holidaySpeaking to LBC, one independent protester said: "We're here today because this is a long overdue barbarity that should have been outdated so long ago.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police has a robust policing plan in place for Aintree, as it does for any major public event, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved.

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