Police make 19 arrests in connection with planned Derby protests at Epsom

Eleven activists detained in early hours of Saturday morningEight more arrested after car stopped near the racecourse

Nineteen activists have been arrested in connection with plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby Festival on Saturday, police have said.

The Animal Rising group accused Surrey police of “abusing” their powers after the 19 were detained on Saturday morning, based on intelligence received by officers. A spokesman for the force said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet in the early hours and a further eight people were arrested after their vehicle was stopped on Canons Lane in Burgh Heath, not far from the racecourse, at around 10.20am.

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