The woman, in her 20s, left an Epsom nightclub and was reportedly followed before the attack
Husna Anjum Senior Live News Reporter
17:47, 15 Apr 2026
Police have revealed they are still hunting for information
Police have revealed they are still hunting for information after an alleged rape of a woman by ‘several men’ outside a church in Epsom.
The force claim they have ‘stepped up patrols’ whilst urging anyone with information to come forward.
The reported attack happened in the town centre outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road between 2am and 4am Saturday (April 11). The woman, in her 20s, left an Epsom nightclub and was reportedly followed after exiting Labyrinth Epsom in nearby Spread Eagle Walk.
Surrey Police revealed they are continuing to work with the victim who is being supported by a specialist Sexual Offences Liaison Officer. In a recent statement posted today (April 15) police said: “We are aware that there is continued concern amongst the local community following a report of a rape which we received in the early hours on Saturday (11 April).
“We would like to reassure you that we are working diligently to establish the sequence of events and to clarify the circumstances and the details of those involved in the incident which is reported to have taken place between 2am and 4am outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road. As part of this investigation, we have already interviewed a number of witnesses and carried out extensive house-to-house enquiries.
“We are also reviewing CCTV footage from the route the victim took around the time of the incident to build a picture of what happened. Unfortunately at this stage, we still do not have sufficient information to release the descriptions of the suspects.
“However, we are continuing to work with the victim, who is being supported by a specialist Sexual Offences Liaison Officer through the process, to progress these enquiries.”East Surrey Chief Superintendent Mark Chapman said: “I understand the distress and concern that this incident has caused, both for the victim herself and amongst our local communities, and I want you to reassure you that we are working hard to progress this investigation. While we have already carried out extensive enquiries, we do not have sufficient information at this time to update you with the descriptions of the suspects.
“I appreciate that this causes increased concern, and I can assure you that we will update you with these descriptions as soon as we are able to do so. In the meantime, I would urge people not to speculate about the descriptions of these suspects as this may lead to additional tensions within our local communities.“I would also like to reassure you that we have stepped up patrols in the area, and this increased police presence will continue over the weekend. While we continue to progress our investigation, we would urge anyone with any information who has not already come forward to do so as a matter of urgency.”Surrey Police have urged anyone to contact them if they were in the area around Ashley Road, Epsom Methodist Church, or Labyrinth nightclub between 2am and 4am on Saturday morning. Additionally if anyone saw or spoke to a woman in her 20s in distress in this area, or have any CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage of this area during this timeframe.
The public should contact Surrey Police quoting PR/45260041426 or using our online form.
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