Police say ‘no evidence’ of reported rape after protests in Epsom

• Surrey Police have found no evidence of a reported rape in Epsom, despite an extensive investigation into the alleged incident.
• The alleged offence, reported on Saturday, 11 April, sparked protests in the Surrey town on Wednesday evening.
• Officers have reviewed extensive CCTV footage, interviewed potential witnesses, conducted forensic work and carried out house-to-house enquiries.
• Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Grahame addressed speculation, stating there is no evidence that asylum seekers or immigrants were involved.
• The investigation remains ongoing, and police have confirmed there will be an increased police presence in Epsom over the weekend.

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‘No evidence’ of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say