- Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder The Guardian —
- Epsom rape investigation closed as police say 'no offence took place' ITV —
- Epsom ‘gang rape’ case closed as ‘woman made confused report after banging head’ Metro —
- No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police BBC News —
- Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a ‘confused report’, police say The Independent —
- Police update on Epsom church rape investigation after protestors clashed with cops Daily Star —
- Epsom 'rape' probe closed after public disorder flares as police issue update Surrey Live —
- Epsom church rape investigation closed by Surrey Police as 'no offence occurred' Mirror —
- Police close rape investigation in Epsom following disturbances The Standard —
- Five including a 15-year-old boy arrested over Epsom protests Surrey Live —
- Epsom protests see Surrey Police release images of men they want to find after public disorder Surrey Live —
Epsom Rape Probe Closed
The force clarified that the report was based on a 'confused' account from a woman who had sustained an accidental head injury on a night out.
Detectives spent weeks reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence before determining that the alleged assault did not take place.
Police have condemned the 'shameful' behavior of protesters who used the initial report to incite violence and spread misinformation.
Five individuals, including a fifteen-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the unrest that rocked the town center earlier this month.
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