Animal rights group defends Epsom Derby protests

Animal rights group defends Epsom Derby protests

A man has been detained by police after running onto the racecourse at the Epsom Derby.

At least 31 animals rights protesters were arrested ahead of or during the race.

Animal Rising spokeswoman Louise Hilwood defended the protests when she spoke to Sky News.

Full story: news.sky.com/story/epsom-derby-nineteen-people-arrested-over-plans-to-disrupt-race-festival-as-protester-runs-on-reace-course-12895476

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