The Grand National 2023 has been delayed after animal rights protestors breached the steel fence surrounding the Aintree racecourse.
The race, which was due to start at 5:15pm BST, was pushed back with horses held in the paddock.
Protestors from Animal Rising were seen jumping over the fence surrounding the racecourse, with police rushing to contain the protest.
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"We have an indefinite delay,” confirmed ITV presenter Ed Chamberlin. “Protestors have got on to the racecourse.
“A developing situation at Aintree, horses held in the paddock, these are scenes outside the racecourse, trying to disrupt the most popular race in the world.
“They did create a ring of steel around the racecourse this morning. Up to 300 protestors here. We might have a delay here at Aintree.”
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