Epsom
Coverage of Epsom in the Nexus archive.
- Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder
Surrey police will close a rape investigation that led to public disorder in Epsom after determining 'no offence' occurred. The case, reported on April 11, involved a woman allegedly raped near a church after leaving Labyrinth nightclub. Police condemned protesters' 'shameful' behavior during the incident.
- Rape allegations that sparked protests in Epsom came after woman 'made a confused report having sustained an accidental head injury' - and no sexual offence occurred, police say
Rape allegations that triggered protests in Epsom were later found to be a result of a woman making a confused report after sustaining an accidental head injury. Police confirmed no sexual offense occurred.
- Four people arrested in Epsom after eggs and beer cans were thrown at riot police during protest over alleged rape outside church
Four people were arrested in Epsom after a protest over an alleged rape outside a church turned violent, with eggs and beer cans thrown at riot police. The incident involved public disorder and clashes with law enforcement.
- Police say no evidence found of reported gang-rape in Epsom
Surrey Police reported no evidence found in an alleged gang-rape case in Epsom, which led to protests in the town. The incident, reported to have occurred on 11 April outside a Methodist church near Labyrinth Epsom nightclub, is under continued investigation.
- Epsom church minister condemns ‘intimidating’ protest over alleged gang-rape
The Rev Catherine Hutton, minister of Epsom Methodist Church, condemned a protest over an alleged gang-rape as 'intimidating,' with hundreds demanding information about suspects from police. The incident occurred outside the church in Epsom, Surrey, after a woman in her 20s was allegedly assaulted near Labyrinth nightclub between 2am and 4am.
- Moment missile-throwing protesters took on police as furious protests erupted in Epsom demanding description of gang-rape suspects
Furious protests erupted in Epsom as demonstrators, some throwing missiles, clashed with police over demands to describe gang-rape suspects. The unrest highlights tensions between protesters and law enforcement.
- Hundreds of protesters in Epsom demand description of men 'who gang raped woman outside church' as they come face-to-face with riot police in the street
Hundreds of protesters in Epsom are demanding information about men accused of gang-raping a woman outside a church, leading to a confrontation with riot police. The incident has sparked public outcry and calls for justice.