Police: No Sexual Offence in Epsom Church Rape Investigation
Surrey Police conclude woman sustained accidental head injury following night out and made confused report after incident sparked protest and public disorder
Quick Look
- Surrey Police have closed their investigation into an alleged rape outside a church in Epsom, concluding that no sexual offence took place.
- Following an extensive investigation, police determined the woman sustained an accidental head injury following a night out and made a confused report.
- The incident had sparked protest and public disorder in the town.
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Why It Matters
A reported rape outside a church in Epsom earlier this month led to protest and public disorder in the town. Surrey Police conducted an extensive investigation into the alleged attack.
No sexual offence took place in relation to the reported rape outside a church in Epsom earlier this month, say police. Surrey Police said following its "extensive" investigation into the incident, which sparked protest and public disorder in the town, they now believe the woman concerned "sustained an accidental head injury" following a night out and made "a confused report". Surrey Police added: "The woman involved has given us permission to share this information and she continues to be supported by relevant services". The force said it has now closed its investigation into the alleged attack.
Open Questions
- What specific circumstances led to the woman's confused report
- Details of the public disorder that occurred
