Woman raped by several men outside church
Woman raped by several men outside church
Location of the attack
Police have confirmed a sexual assault occurred outside Epsom Methodist Church in Ashley Road, Surrey, involving multiple perpetrators. The incident took place shortly after a woman in her 20s left a nightclub in the area. The attack is believed to have happened between 02:00 and 04:00 BST on Saturday.
Victim’s account
The woman reported being followed from Labyrinth Epsom nightclub before encountering the attackers. She described the event as a distressing experience, though specific details remain unclear at this stage. Officers are focusing on identifying the individuals involved.
“We understand this is an extremely distressing incident and the victim is being supported by specialist officers,” said Det Insp Aine Matthews.
Investigation updates
The police investigation is currently in its early phases, with efforts underway to gather full descriptions of the suspects. Authorities have not yet identified the individuals responsible but are actively seeking witnesses. Anyone who was in the vicinity during the time frame and noticed a woman in her 20s in distress is encouraged to come forward.
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