Woman Raped Outside Epsom Church, Police Appeal for Witnesses

A woman in her 20s was raped by several men outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road in Epsom, Surrey, in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026. The assault occurred between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., shortly after the victim left the nearby Labyrinth Epsom nightclub, according to Surrey Police.

The victim reported being followed by a group of men after exiting the nightclub, leading to the attack near the church, a prominent landmark in the town center. Surrey Police have launched an investigation and issued an urgent appeal for witnesses to help identify and locate the suspects. Officials stated that detectives do not yet have full descriptions of the individuals involved, which has complicated early efforts.

Detective Inspector Aine Matthews, who is leading the probe, described the incident as extremely distressing. "The victim is being supported by specialist officers," she said. "Our investigation is in its early stages, and a team of officers have been conducting extensive enquiries to identify and locate the suspects. We are working at pace to develop our picture of the suspects and will share details as soon as we are able to."

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