Police appeal after woman raped near Epsom church
Police appeal after woman raped near Epsom church
A woman in her 20s was followed after leaving a nightclub and raped outside Epsom Methodist Church. Police urge witnesses to come forward as they investigate.
A woman in her 20s was followed after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub in the early hours of Saturday and attacked outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road. The incident is believed to have occurred between 02:00 BST and 04:00.
Investigators say the attack is in its early stages and they are working at pace to develop a full picture of the suspects, who have not yet been described. The victim is receiving support from specialist officers as police gather evidence and review CCTV and other potential witnesses in the area.
We understand this is an extremely distressing incident for the victim and for the local community, police said. Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 02:00 and 04:00 on Saturday, or who may have spoken to a woman in distress, to come forward with information. Even small details could be crucial to the investigation.
Residents and club-goers in Epsom are being urged to review any recent CCTV footage from Ashley Road and the surrounding streets and to contact police if they saw anything unusual or saw a person matching a vague description of the suspects at the time.
Anyone with information should contact police via the provided channels. The force emphasises that all information will be treated with sensitivity and investigators are committed to identifying the individuals responsible. Local authorities and support services remind people to look after one another and seek help if they feel unsafe in nightlife areas.
