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Last week, the Jockey Club, which owns Epsom Downs, was granted the injunction against the group, claiming it had made "explicitly clear" it intended to breach security at the Surrey racecourse. And on Friday, Surrey Police warned they "will not tolerate" risks to public safety after an Animal Rising member told Sky News she would do "what's necessary", including breaking the law, to protect the animals.
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There was disruption at the Grand National at Aintree in April when the race was delayed by just over 10 minutes after demonstrators made their way on to the track and had to be removed by police. In a defiant announcement following the arrests, Animal Rising said police would not stop them from disrupting the Derby. They said: "Earlier this morning, at least 10 arrests were made by Surrey Police, allegedly in connection with the Epsom Derby. "This comes after reports of facial recognition camera around Epsom Downs Racecourse. 856
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