Animal Rights Protester Charged After Running Onto Epsom Racecourse

A protester is tackled by police and stewards shortly before the Derby at Epsom Downs racecourse in Surrey, England, on June 3, 2023. PA

An animal rights activist who ran onto the track at the Derby at Epsom on Saturday will appear before magistrates on Monday after being charged.

Surrey Police confirmed Ben Newman, 32, from Hackney, east London, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and will appear before Guildford magistrates.