BBC Headlines • April 17, 2026 15:54

No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police

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The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.

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Wed 21:59 - Sky News (UK)

Police warn protesters - and say Epsom rape suspects can't be identified

Thu 10:19 - BBC Headlines

Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest

Fri 14:57 - Sky News (UK)

'No evidence' of alleged rape that sparked asylum seeker protests in Epsom

Fri 15:54 - BBC Headlines

No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police

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10:19

Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest

Riot police are deployed in Epsom after protesters gathered to demand descriptions of the suspects.

Sky News (UK)

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14:57

'No evidence' of alleged rape that sparked asylum seeker protests in Epsom

Police have not yet found any evidence to support a woman's claim that she was raped outside a church in Epsom, Surrey.

21:59

Police warn protesters - and say Epsom rape suspects can't be identified

Police have warned protesters after saying they are unable to identify suspects who raped a woman outside a church in Surrey due to a lack of information.