Epsom rape claim major update as 'no evidence found of offence' that sparked protest

Epsom rape claim major update as 'no evidence found of offence' that sparked protestSurrey Police say they are continuing to investigate the reports but 'have not found any evidence of the offence' to dateNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter15:55, 17 Apr 2026Updated 16:13, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPolice at a protest after reports a woman was raped in Epsom(Image: Getty Images)Police have issued a major update following reports that a group of men had raped a woman outside a church in Epsom over the weekend, sparking protests in the area.Surrey Police previously said a woman in her 20s was allegedly followed after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub and attacked outside Epsom Methodist Church in the early hours of Saturday.In an update issued by the force this afternoon, detectives said they have "not found any evidence of the offence as reported" or "any evidence that asylum seekers or immigrants were involved". Police say information about the alleged attack and potential suspects is "so limited".View 3 ImagesPolice on Epsom high street as people protest(Image: Getty Images)It comes after protesters took to the streets on Wednesday evening demanding police release further information about the suspects. Dozens of officers gathered on Epsom High Street last night, with images appearing to crowds hurling objects at them.Police said protesters had blocked the road and caused disruption to drivers, and later warned they "will not tolerate disorder".Assistant Chief Constable for Local Policing Sarah Grahame, said in the latest update issued by Surrey Police: "Over the past week, there has been widespread speculation and commentary following a report of a rape in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday (11 April)."We are aware of the strength of feeling this has created, and of the frustration caused by our limited public comment on the matter.View 3 ImagesSurrey Police said they 'will not tolerate disorder&...