- 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 —
- 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 —
- 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 —
- Epsom church rape investigation closed by Surrey Police as 'no offence occurred' Mirror —
- Epsom 'rape' probe closed after public disorder flares as police issue update Surrey Live —
- Police update on Epsom church rape investigation after protestors clashed with cops Daily Star —
- Police close rape investigation in Epsom following disturbances The Standard —
Epsom Rape Probe Closed
The initial report had triggered widespread public disorder in the town, with protesters clashing with police and attempting to vandalize local hotels housing migrants.
Detectives spent a week reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence before determining that the allegations were unfounded.
Police have condemned the 'shameful' behavior of those who used the report as a pretext for violence.
The force emphasized that while they take all reports seriously, this specific case has been definitively resolved without any criminal charges.
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