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  "path": "/news/surrey-news-epsom-rape-assault-no-involvement-of-asylum-seekers",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-17T14:59:36.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gbnews.com",
  "tags": [
    "protests",
    "Protest erupts in Epsom after woman raped by group of men outside church",
    "Police are 'too busy to arrest paedophiles', new report says",
    "Police officers charged after pregnant woman killed in horror car crash",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPolice have found \"no evidence\" of an alleged rape in Epsom - nor any \"involvement of asylum seekers\".\n\nDetectives investigating reports of the assault, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, have \"not found any evidence of the offence as reported\".\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe rape is believed to have taken place outside Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road between 2am and 4am after the victim was followed by several men following her departure from Labyrinth nightclub.\n\nThe police confirmed they have also not found \"any evidence that asylum seekers or immigrants were involved\".\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nEarlier this week, protests erupted in the Surrey town after the gang-rape was first reported to emergency services.\n\nOn Wednesday afternoon, a group of furious demonstrators gathered in the town demanding more information from authorities.\n\nDozens of officers wore helmets and brandished shields, while footage showed objects being catapulted at the police. No arrests were made.\n\nIn a statement today, the force said: \"There has been much speculation about the non-release of a description of any suspects, especially regarding the ethnicity.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"No descriptions have been released as the information about the incident and potential suspects is so limited.\n\n\"To address the specific commentary, there is no evidence that asylum seekers or immigrants were involved.\"\n\nAssistant Chief Constable for local policing Sarah Grahame added that, after reviewing CCTV, carrying out forensic investigations as well as speaking to witnesses, the force had \"not found any evidence of the offence as reported\".\n\nFootage of the protest captured participants disrupting drivers by blocking the road. The event came to a close at around 8pm.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Protest erupts in Epsom after woman raped by group of men outside church\n  * Police are 'too busy to arrest paedophiles', new report says\n  * Police officers charged after pregnant woman killed in horror car crash\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn the wake of the protest, a local church minister condemned the \"intimidating\" gatherine outside the place of worship.\n\nThe Rev Catherine Hutton of Epsom Methodist church said locals were \"shocked and appalled\" by the alleged crime.\n\nShe said: \"Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that, and that is why we are having an act of hope for the community so we can stand together and declare we are good people.\"\n\nThe church went on to hold a \"Hope for Epsom\" event a day later on Thursday, encouraging people to unite in \"love and grace\".\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn response to Wednesday's protest, Surrey Police advised they \"do not have sufficient information\" to release the suspects' descriptions - despite understanding the \"distress and concern\" for both the victim and local communities.\n\nAt the time, 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.\n\n\"I want you to reassure you that we are working hard to progress this investigation.\n\n“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.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Police find 'no evidence' of alleged rape in Epsom or 'involvement of asylum seekers'"
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