Hunt launched after woman raped by 'several men' after leaving Epsom nightclub

Hunt launched after woman raped by 'several men' after leaving Epsom nightclubA major manhunt has been launched after a woman in her 20s was raped after being followed by 'several men' from a nightclub in EpsomNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network11:30, 12 Apr 2026Updated 11:38, 12 Apr 2026View ImageEpsom Methodist Church (Image: Google Maps)Police have launched a major manhunt after a young woman in her 20s was attacked and raped by a group of men after leaving a nightclub.The horrific attack is said to have taken place outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road between 2am and 4am, Surrey Police said in a statement. The victim was raped "by several men after being followed leaving Labyrinth Epsom night club", the force added.Detective Inspector Aine Matthews said: “We understand this is an extremely distressing incident and the victim is being supported by specialist officers. Our investigation is in its early stages and a team of officers have been conducting extensive enquiries today to identify and locate the suspects. We are working at pace to develop our picture of the suspects and we will share details as soon we are able to. Officers remain in the area and I encourage you to speak with them if you have any concerns.“As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am and may have been seen or spoken to a woman in her 20s in distress.”Article continues belowAnyone with information is being encouraged to come forward. If you witnessed this incident, or have any dashcam footage of the area at the time, contact police quoting PR/45260041426.If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or completing their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.