Police arrest Royal Ascot festivalgoer thinking she was going to glue herself to a fence in protest – only to realise she was carrying glue for her false nails
- Police arrested a woman on suspicion of being equipped with intent to lock on
- But she was soon de-arrested after officers realised that this was nail glue
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Police have arrested a woman at the Royal Ascot after thinking she was planning to stage a protest at the horse racing festival.
Two officers were pictured escorting a racegoer in handcuffs this morning before the first of today’s races at 2:30pm had even begun.
Thames Valley police said they arrested the woman on suspicion of being equipped with intent to lock on using some glue which she was carrying.
But she was soon de-arrested after officers realised that this was nail glue for her false nails and she was not intending to commit any offence.
The woman, who can be seen wearing a yellow floral summer dress, a black fascinator hat and black wedge heels, was pictured earlier this morning beside two police officers, with one carrying a medic bag.
Police have handcuffed a woman at the Royal Ascot after only just two days in to the horse racing festival
The photo was taken as hundreds of eager race fans poured onto the course on the second day of the festival, which runs until June 24.
There are seven races today with the Prince of Wales’s Stakes the highlight for many.
Racegoers pose for photographs as day two of Royal Ascot gets underway
The Prince of Wales’s Stakes the highlight for many race fans dressed up for their annual pilgrimage to the festival
Some arrived in style, hiring a horse-drawn carriage to make their way towards the course
These fans showed their sense of style at the start of the festival’s second day of flat-racing action
These fans opted for traditional morning suit , top hats, watch chains and rolled-up umbrellas
Five women, all dressed in matching coloured dresses, posed for photos before the start of the first race today
This couple enjoyed a brunch next to a classic car before entering the racecourse today
This fan donned a traditional Scottish kilt with a waist coat, blazer and bow tie while stood next to a woman in long-sleeved white dress
This racegoer showed off his fashion sense with a top hat and matching blazer
Yesterday, pictures also captured a number of revellers looking a bit worse for wear as the first day of the festival wrapped up.
Racegoers dressed in all their finery were spotted stocking up on evening snacks, taking some time out with a cigarette and having a little lie-down on the pavement.
However for some, the party looked set to go on all night as they were spotted carrying drinks as the sun set on the Berkshire racecourse.
Some well-dressed ladies among the stylish guests were spotted taking a stoop on the kerb to change out of their heels and into their flat shoes before making the journey back home.
And for one reveller, the walk back home was a little too much to bear – so her strapping pal instead hurled her over his shoulders.
The exhausted revellers made their way home after a thrilling first day of Royal Ascot 2023, where racegoers put their best feet forward in stunning outfits to enjoy the day.
And the festival was given the royal touch as members of the royal family arrived and took part in a procession in King Charles’s first as Monarch.
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This young woman, who perhaps couldn’t face the journey home barefoot was carried out of the racecourse on Day One of Royal Ascot yesterday
This young woman, who had taken off her heels at the end of the day, appeared to be somewhat overwhelmed by the day’s festivities
Just a little pit-stop… this reveller laid down on the pavement and took off her headband while she enjoyed a cigarette
Stocking up! This gentleman, who had added a fetching fascinator to his outfit at some point during the day, thought ahead on his way home and picked up some crisps for the journey
