Animal rights group Animal Rising had announced plans by up to 300 activists to scale fences, enter track and halt event
“We are aware of some people planning to protest at the event. This has been factored into our plans. We respect the right to peaceful protest and expression of views, but criminal behaviour and disorder will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly.”It comes after climate and animal rights group Animal Rising announced plans by up to 300 activists to scale fences and enter the track in order to prevent the race from starting.
Dora Hargitai , a volunteer with Animal Rising, said: “I do believe we can have non-violence on both sides. The race has to stop. Today and forever.” One horse has died at this year’s Grand National Festival – Envoye Special, ridden by James King – after it fell in the Foxhunters’ Chase just after 4pm on Thursday.
“This is very much about a bigger picture of recognising that, in a nation of animal lovers, we’re not really living up to those values with our actions.”
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