19 animal rights activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby

Police Liaison Officers look on in the area where Animal rights protest group Animal Rising are during Derby Day of the 2023 Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom (Victoria Jones/PA)

Nineteen activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby in England on Saturday, police said.

The group Animal Rising accused Surrey Police of “abusing” their powers after 19 people were arrested on Saturday morning based on intelligence received by officers.