Police say Epsom rape suspects at large as crowds and cops with shields gather

Police say Epsom rape suspects at large as crowds and cops with shields gatherPolice are working to locate the suspects after a woman was raped outside Epsom Methodist Church in Epsom, Surrey - crowds have gathered in the town this eveningNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter18:37, 15 Apr 2026Updated 18:54, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPolice with shields as crowds gather in Epsom(Image: UKSploosh/Youtube)Police are yet to identify a group of men who raped a woman outside a church in Surrey.Surrey Police said it received a report that a woman, in her 20s, had been raped outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road between 2am and 4am on Saturday (11 April). The force added that it was working to establish the circumstances and the details of those involved in the incident.Videos shared on social media on Wednesday afternoon showed crowds gathering in Epsom to protest the incident, while police vehicles and officers in riot gear, including shields, stood across from them on the other side of the street.Surrey Police said on Wednesday afternoon: "Unfortunately at this stage, we still do not have sufficient information to release the descriptions of the suspects. However, we are continuing to work with the victim, who is being supported by a specialist Sexual Offences Liaison Officer through the process, to progress these enquiries."View 2 ImagesA woman was allegedly raped by several men near Epsom Methodist Church(Image: Google Maps)East Surrey Chief Superintendent Mark Chapman said: "I understand the distress and concern that this incident has caused, both for the victim herself and amongst our local communities, and I want you to reassure you that we are working hard to progress this investigation."While we have already carried out extensive enquiries, we do not have sufficient information at this time to update you with the descriptions of the suspects. I appreciate that this causes increased concern, and I can assure you that we will update you with these...