Police conduct an AI-driven facial recognition operation during the Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria, aiming to identify suspected criminals. The reports describe the initiative as a crackdown linked to facial recognition technology, with local reaction portrayed as mixed among visitors. Some travellers and attendees express anger, arguing that the use of facial recognition is intrusive and could lead to unnecessary scrutiny. The fair is described as a long-running event in the town of Appleby, with increased police attention during the gathering. Across the coverage provided, the central points focus on the police use of the system at the event and the resulting backlash from travellers. No consistent details are provided in the supplied excerpts about the legal basis, the specific technology used, or whether any matches lead to arrests or further action. The articles mainly emphasize the launch of the facial recognition approach at the fair and the immediate public reaction it triggers.