Members of Animal Rising tried to disrupt Epsom ClassicOne man ran onto course after start of the race
The Jockey Club has instructed its lawyers to consider civil proceedings against members of Animal Rising who attempted to disrupt the running of the Derby at Epsom on Saturday, including a man who ran onto the racecourse shortly after the start of the race.
As yet, none of the 31 individuals arrested by Surrey police on Saturday are believed to have been charged with an offence, but an injunction obtained by the Jockey Club, which owns Epsom, at the high court last month allows it to launch an immediate claim for damages. This could also include a claim against Dan Kidby, a founder of the animal rights group and the only individual named in the injunction, for the significant costs of the application process.
About Author
More Stories
Roman-era battlefield mass grave discovered under Vienna football pitch
Liverpool close on title after derby delight against Everton: Football Weekly Extra – podcast
Mary Earps on life at PSG: ‘There was a lot of noise so it’s been nice to escape’