Five men took part in a brawl on Ladies Day at Aintree, as security rushed to the scene to split them up.
The quintet were seen exchanging punches outside the racecourse grandstands yesterday.
Pictures captured the moment the scuffle broke out on The Mound standing area beyond the grandstands.
In one of the snaps, a man wearing a light blue blazer is seen holding onto another man wearing a navy blue blazer and getting ready to throw a punch.
In another, a man in a cream blazer is holding onto another man in a navy blue blazer and is seen landing a punch on him.
In a third image, one man in a grey three-piece suit is seen grappling with another man in a navy blue waistcoat.
In a fourth picture, four of the men are seen brawling, with the navy blue-blazered man and the waistcoat wearer tag-teaming the bloke in the cream suit, while the man in the grey outfit is just behind them.
It is understood the men all knew each other and no one wanted to press charges.
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A man wearing a cream blazer and one wearing a navy blue blazer were snapped throwing punches at each other
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A spokesman for Aintree Racecourse said: “There was an isolated disturbance which was quickly dealt with by our security teams.”
Merseyside Police confirmed that eight men have been arrested for offences including four on suspicion of affray and two men on suspicion of assault – but it is unclear if any were related to the brawl.
GB News has approached Merseyside Police for clarification.
Thousands descended on the racecourse near Liverpool for Ladies Day yesterday, with thousands more expected to attend the Grand National today.
One man has grabbed on to his adversary and is getting ready to punch him
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A huge security operation is in place after last year’s race was delayed when animal rights protestors got on the track.
Supt Matthew Moscrop, of Merseyside Police, said: “There are a number of plans in place to deal with any incidents that may arise and to prevent any significant or ongoing disruption to spectators and local residents and businesses.”
Multiple changes have been made for this year’s race, including a reduced field of runners, an earlier start time and a reduction in fence height by two inches.
The first fence has also been brought forward towards the start line by 60 yards to reduce the speed at which the horses reach it.
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