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  • Revealed: Shocking Damage Caused by Epsom Derby Police Raids on Supporters of Animal Rising

    • Ahead of the planned Animal Rising disruption at the Epsom Derby on Saturday, at least 3 houses were raided by police and 19 arrests were made. • Photos have emerged showing damage to approximately ten doors across the 3 properties, including unlocked internal doors. • The Jockey Club boasted the benefits of ‘intelligence-led policing’ that apparently forgot the use of door handles. • In total, 31 supporters of Animal Rising were arrested and one individual is in court today charged with P

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  • Animal Rising Derby Disruptor Remanded to Custody following Epsom Protest

    • One individual, Ben Newman of Animal Rising, has been remanded in police custody to appear at Guildford Magistrates Court tomorrow. • This was after he gained access to the track at Epsom Downs Racecourse yesterday in a protest highlighting our ‘broken relationship with animals and nature’[1]. • Photos and videos showed him running on the track before being tackled to the floor. • 31 arrests were made in relation to the planned protest, and all but one of them have been released on bail pe

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  • Epsom Derby Disrupted: Supporters Of Animal Rising Arrested

    • Several people have been arrested this afternoon for attempting to enter the track at Epsom Downs Racecourse, causing disruption to the Derby. This adds to 19 earlier today [1] • Animal Rising is calling on us all to mend our broken relationship with other animals and nature. • This is a continuation of Animal Rising’s anticipated summer of high-profile actions, including the “open rescue” of animals such as three lambs from the King’s Sandringham Estate [2].After weeks of speculation and di

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  • Final Plea To The Jockey Club: Cancel The Derby And Protect Horses

    • Animal Rising is calling on the Jockey Club to cancel the Epsom Derby and protect horses. The group says that horse racing already poses an unacceptable level of risk and that any disruption would add to the need to call off the race. • Yesterday Running Lion broke out of the starting gates prior to the Oaks race, showing resistance to being used for racing [1]. • In an attempt to continue productive dialogue with the Jockey Club and work for the safety of horses and jockeys, Animal Rising h

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  • Police Overreach: Arrests Made Ahead Of Epsom Derby

    • Earlier this morning, 19 arrests were made by Surrey Police, allegedly in connection with the Epsom Derby. • This comes after reports of facial recognition cameras around Epsom Downs Racecourse, alongside the widely-reported abuse of new police powers around the Coronation last month and the Government's push to use the undemocratic “ministerial decree” to overturn the parliamentary ruling on amendments to the Public Order Act [1]. • Animal Rising states that police heavy-handedness and intim

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  • Protect Horses, Cancel The Epsom Derby: Animal Rising Reach Out To Jockey Club

    • On 29/5/23, Dan Kidby and Kerri Waters reached out to the Jockey Club ahead of The Epsom Derby Festival. An email sent to representatives of the organisation calls on them to cancel the race amidst severe concerns for the safety of horses. • The email references a conversation with Simon Knapp, the racecourse’s senior veterinarian, and the serious impact that delays to a race could have - if the Jockey Club push ahead with running. In a witness statement provided to the High Court, Mr Knapp s

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  • Sandringham Sheep Rescue: Further Footage Released

    • Animal Rising has released further footage of the “open rescue” of 3 sheep from the royal estate at Sandringham yesterday evening [1] [2]. • The group can confirm the animals have not been returned to the farmer or released into the wild, they are safe and with animal experts who will care for them and allow them to live happily. • The rescuers, Rosa Sharkey, Sarah Foy, and Rose Patterson are now in police custody at Maidenhead.Rosa Sharkey, 23, said:“Our actions yesterday have saved a family

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  • Royal Sheep Rescue: Animal Rising Free Animals From Sandringham Estate

    • Yesterday at around 20:00, 3 women entered the grounds of Appleton Farm on royal land and rescued 3 lambs. It is expected that shortly these lambs would’ve been sent for slaughter [1]. • This morning at 8:00, after it was confirmed the sheep were safe, the women handed themselves into police at Windsor, holding placards with photos of the animals on them and slogans including “I rescued the King’s Sheep” and “This is how we love animals”. • Animal Rising says this action was taken to continue

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  • Jockey Club Injunction: Animal Rising Response

    • This afternoon Animal Rising was informed by The Jockey Club that they have applied for an injunction against the group ahead of The Epsom Derby Festival on 3-4 June. The case will be heard this Friday 26/5/23 [1]. • This comes after Animal Rising made several public statements earlier this month regarding the event [2].Dan Kidby, co-founder of Animal Rising said:“Injunctions are a little-known, but often-used, way of bypassing democracy and allowing private companies to essentially buy their

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  • Michelin-Star Glasgow Restaurant ‘Cail Bruich’ Occupied by Supporters of Animal Rising

    • On 20/05/2023, at around 19:30, 7 supporters of Animal Rising entered ‘Cail Bruich’, a Michelin-Star Restaurant in Glasgow that refuses to cater for vegans. • 5 individuals have been arrested and taken into police custody as a result of the action. • The smartly-dressed protesters occupied tables reserved for customers of the high-end venue that serves a Saturday menu starting at £140 per person. • Other luxury restaurants in Southampton, Bristol, Birmingham, Lancaster, and London have also b

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