Surrey Police Launch Investigation Into Horrific Gang Rape Outside Church
Surrey Police have initiated a major investigation following a deeply disturbing incident where a young woman was raped by multiple men outside a church in Epsom. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, after the victim had left a popular local nightclub.
Details of the Distressing Assault
The victim, a woman in her twenties, reported that she was followed after departing from the Labyrinth Epsom nightclub. She was then subjected to a brutal sexual assault by several individuals outside the Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road. Police believe the crime took place between 2am and 4am on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
In an official statement released on social media, Surrey Police confirmed the basic facts of the case but admitted they currently lack comprehensive descriptions of the suspects involved. The force emphasized that detectives are "working hard" to gather more information and develop a clearer picture of those responsible.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Evidence
Detective Inspector Aine Matthews addressed the public, stating: "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 inquiries today to identify and locate the suspects."
DI Matthews further explained: "We are working at pace to develop our picture of the suspects and we will share details as soon as we are able to. As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am and may have seen or spoken to a woman in her 20s in distress."
Authorities are particularly interested in:
- Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity near Ashley Road or the church during the specified timeframe.
- Individuals who may have dashcam footage from the vicinity between 2am and 4am on Saturday.
- Persons who interacted with a distressed young woman in the area during those hours.
How to Provide Information
Witnesses or anyone with relevant evidence are urged to contact Surrey Police directly, quoting the reference number PR/45260041426. For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be submitted through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by using their online reporting form.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with police dedicating significant resources to apprehend the perpetrators. The community is encouraged to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to assist in this critical inquiry.
