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Woman in Her 20s Raped by Several Men Outside Epsom Church After Nightclub Visit
A woman in her 20s was followed from a nightclub and raped by several men outside Epsom Methodist Church in Surrey between 2am and 4am on Saturday. Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information to identify the suspects. The incident occurred near the town's nightlife area, and officers are conducting enquiries in the vicinity.
Apr 12, 7:55 AM·1m read2 sources
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A woman in her 20s reported to police that she was followed after leaving a nightclub and raped by several men outside Epsom Methodist Church along Ashley Road in Epsom, Surrey. The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, between 2am and 4am. Police described the incident as distressing and stated that the victim is receiving support from specialist officers.
The woman left the nightclub on Spread Eagle Walk, where she was followed until the assault outside the church. Officers have been conducting enquiries to identify and locate the suspects. They are working to develop details of the suspects and plan to share information as it becomes available.
Police have urged anyone in the area between 2am and 4am who saw or spoke to a woman in her 20s in distress to come forward.
Officers remain in the area and encourage residents with concerns to speak with them. Witnesses or those with dashcam footage are asked to contact police, quoting reference PR/45260041426, via private message or online form. org.
The investigation is in its early stages, with a focus on gathering evidence from the scene.
The incident occurred in Epsom's nightlife hub, near several clubs and bars along the high street.
The church is less than a minute's walk from Labyrinth nightclub on Spread Eagle Walk. That area also includes a wellness centre, a gym, a patisserie, and is part of the Grade-II listed Spread Eagle Hotel. Labyrinth, described as Epsom's biggest night out, is a three-room venue with themed spaces called Botanic, The Vault, and Dirty Disco.
It replaced the former Fever & Boutique Nightclub at the end of last year. Nearby Waterloo Road and Upper High Street house additional venues, including Rhythms Nightclub and The Cave.
