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Surrey Police Investigate Rape Claim Amid Protests, Four Arrested

4/21/2026

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Surrey Police in Epsom are investigating reported rape outside Epsom Methodist Church on April 11.
Surrey Police say there is no evidence supporting the claim, including immigrants and asylum seekers.
Protests erupted, resulting in four arrests for public disorder as demonstrators demanded transparency.
Surrey Police are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting forensic inquiries.
They seek to balance safety with the right to protest and maintain order.

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Surrey Police in Epsom are investigating reported rape outside Epsom Methodist Church on April 11.
Surrey Police say there is no evidence supporting the claim, including immigrants and asylum seekers.
Protests erupted, resulting in four arrests for public disorder as demonstrators demanded transparency.
Surrey Police are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting forensic inquiries.
They seek to balance safety with the right to protest and maintain order.