- Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder The Guardian —
- Epsom rape investigation closed as police say 'no offence took place' ITV —
- Police close Epsom rape investigation which sparked protests - saying no offence occurred Sky News —
- Police close rape investigation in Epsom following disturbances The Standard —
- Epsom church rape investigation closed by Surrey Police as 'no offence occurred' Mirror —
- Epsom ‘gang rape’ case closed as ‘woman made confused report after banging head’ Metro —
- Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a ‘confused report’, police say The Independent —
- 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 update on Epsom church rape investigation after protestors clashed with cops Daily Star —
- Five including a 15-year-old boy arrested over Epsom protests Surrey Live —
Epsom Rape Investigation Closed
The investigation's closure follows weeks of tension in the Surrey town, where protesters targeted migrant hotels based on rumors about the alleged suspects.
Detectives stated they are 'confident no offence took place' after reviewing forensic evidence and CCTV footage from the night of the incident.
Five individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested for their roles in the subsequent violent disorder.
Police have condemned the 'shameful' behavior of those who used the false report to incite racial hatred and vandalism.
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