THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance at the Grand National today.

A 33-year-old woman, from London, was arrested in the Greater Manchester area this morning in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Aintree racecourse.

She is currently in custody where she will be questioned by officers.

Meanwhile, a woman and a man were later arrested outside Aintree Racecourse on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.

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The 25-year-old woman from London was arrested at about 11.20am this morning (Saturday, April 15) and the man was arrested at approximately 11.50am.

They are in custody to be questioned by officers.

The arrests come after activist group Animal Rising suggested they plan to scale the fences and force entry into the track at Aintree Racecourse to disrupt today's Randox Grand National.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police has been working with The Jockey Club and other partners to keep people safe during the Grand National Festival.

“We are aware of some people planning to protest at the event. This has been factored into our plans. We respect the right to peaceful protest and expression of views, but criminal behaviour and disorder will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly."