Number of arrests made after protesters try to stop Scottish Grand National

Animal Rising activists are apprehended by police officers as they attempted to invade the race course during the Coral Scottish Grand National festival at Ayr Racecourse (Jane Barlow/PA)

Animal rights protesters stormed the track at Ayr Racecourse in a bid to stop the Scottish Grand National, despite an increased security presence.

Police Scotland arrested several people after Animal Rising said around 25 of its supporters invaded the track ahead of the £200,000 race.