Woman raped by several men outside church

Woman raped by several men outside church

Police in Surrey have confirmed that a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted by multiple men outside a church following her exit from a nightclub. The incident occurred between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM BST on Saturday, with the victim being pursued from the Labyrinth Epsom venue and attacked on Ashley Road, Epsom.

“Matthews emphasized that the incident is deeply upsetting, and specialist teams are providing support to the victim.”

Authorities have not yet identified the suspects, though inquiries are ongoing to pinpoint their details. Officers are actively gathering information to locate the individuals involved and establish a clearer account of the event.

Matthews added, “Our investigation is still in its initial phase, with authorities working swiftly to build a clearer understanding of those involved. We will release further details as soon as possible.” Those who witnessed or interacted with the woman during the time of the attack are urged to contact police.

Residents are encouraged to reach out if they have any information, especially those present in the vicinity between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM Saturday. For updates, follow BBC Surrey on social media platforms, or contact them via email at southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp at 08081 002250.