Police launch investigation after woman gang raped outside Surrey church
A woman in her 20s has been raped by several men outside a church after being followed as she left a nightclub in Surrey.
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Police said the incident is believed to have happened between 2am and 4am outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road.
Officers said the woman had left Labyrinth Epsom nightclub before the attack.
The force added that it currently did not have “full descriptions of the suspects” and are “working hard” on this.
Detective Inspector Aine Matthews said: “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 enquiries today to identify and locate the suspects.
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“We are working at pace to develop our picture of the suspects and we will share details as soon we are able to.
“Officers remain in the area and I encourage you to speak with them if you have any concerns.
“As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am and may have been seen or spoken to a woman in her 20s in distress.”
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time have been urged to contact Surrey Police quoting reference number PR/45260041426.
Information can also be provided anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online form.