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Surrey Police Debunk Epsom Gang Rape Rumor, Protests Follow

4/26/2026

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Surrey Police concluded the alleged gang rape in Epsom never occurred after a thorough investigation.
The rumor sparked weeks of protests and vandalism in Epsom, Surrey.
Demonstrators entered a local hotel they believed housed migrants, leading to arrests.
Police said the woman who reported the rape suffered an accidental head injury after a night out and consented to share her statement.

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Surrey Police concluded the alleged gang rape in Epsom never occurred after a thorough investigation.
The rumor sparked weeks of protests and vandalism in Epsom, Surrey.
Demonstrators entered a local hotel they believed housed migrants, leading to arrests.
Police said the woman who reported the rape suffered an accidental head injury after a night out and consented to share her statement.