Animal Rising campaigners have attempted to disrupt the showpiece event at Ayr racecourse.
Activists said they wanted to stop other horses from dying or coming to harm.
Animal Rising, which is seeking to highlight the exploitation of animals for sport and food, said it will continue with more race disruptions, alongside a series of farm occupations and animal rescues. Police Scotland said: "We are responding to a protest which is ongoing at Ayr Racecourse this afternoon.
"A significant operation is under way to safely remove those involved. A number of arrests have been made and an increased police presence remains at the scene."Security had been stepped up at the event after protesters delayed the start of the Grand National at Aintree last week. Merseyside Police said they arrested 118 people over the disruption, which saw nine people enter the course.The Scottish Grand National was inaugurated in Ayrshire in 1867 and has taken place at Ayr since 1966.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Protestors fail in bid to stop Scottish Grand National as police make arrestsA group of protestors scaled fences shortly before the race but were quickly jumped on by police.
Weiterlesen »
Security stepped up for Scottish Grand NationalIt comes after animal rights protesters delayed the Grand National at Aintree last weekend.
Weiterlesen »
Grand Theft Auto 2 marked the end of Grand Theft Auto as a pure chaos sandboxGTA 5 might look quite different if Rockstar hadn't backed out of the road they turned down in GTA 2.
Weiterlesen »
A deepening crisis in Scotland’s ruling partyHumza Yousaf, elected by Scottish National Party members to replace Nicola Sturgeon, appears powerless to contain the chaos that has been left in her wake
Weiterlesen »
Top Scottish actors pay visit to popular Glasgow restaurantTWO top Scottish actors have paid a visit to a popular Glasgow restaurant.
Weiterlesen »
The stunning coastal Scottish home for sale with incredible views over waterIf you are looking for a new family home ahead of the summer, this four-bedroom property in an 'enviable coastal setting with panoramic views over the Firth of Forth' could be perfect.
Weiterlesen »