sport news Aintree officials join forces with police to beef up security for the Grand ... trends now Last year's race was delayed for 15 minutes and more than 100 people arrested Protestors scaled perimeter fencing and attempted to glue themselves to fences By Marcus Townend Published: 20:33 BST, 5 April 2024 | Updated: 20:33 BST, 5 April 2024 Viewcomments Aintree say their security team will continue to work with Merseyside police and ‘plan for all eventualities’ ahead of the Grand National, despite animal rights group Animal Rising saying they have no plans to disrupt the race. The 2023 Grand National was delayed for 15 minutes as Animal Rising supporters scaled perimeter fencing and attempted to glue themselves to the Grand National fences. More than 100 people were arrested and Animal Rising staged a further protest on Derby Day in June when Ben Newton, one of the group’s founders, ran on to the track as the race began. The 2023 Grand National was delayed for 15 minutes by Animal Rising supporters Grand National Share or comment on this article: Aintree officials join forces with police to beef up security for the Grand National despite animal rights protestors saying they have no plans to disrupt the race All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility