- Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder The Guardian —
- Epsom ‘gang rape’ case closed as ‘woman made confused report after banging head’ Metro —
- Police close rape investigation in Epsom following disturbances The Standard —
- Epsom church rape investigation closed by Surrey Police as 'no offence occurred' Mirror —
- 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 Daily Mail —
- Police close Epsom rape investigation which sparked protests - saying no offence occurred Sky News —
- Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a ‘confused report’, police say The Independent —
- Epsom 'rape' probe closed after public disorder flares as police issue update Surrey Live —
- Police close Epsom gang-rape investigation concluding 'no sexual offence occurred' LBC —
- No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police BBC News —
Epsom rape investigation closed
The incident originally led to violent clashes between police and protesters who attempted to vandalize hotels housing migrants.
Detectives now say they are 'confident no offense took place' after a thorough review of CCTV and medical evidence.
The force condemned the 'shameful' behavior of those who used the false report as a pretext for disorder.
Five individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the subsequent riots in the town center.
Surrey Police
United Kingdom police force responsible for policing the county of Surrey
United Kingdom police force responsible for policing the county of Surrey
Epsom
Town in Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Town in Surrey, England, United Kingdom