Police launch appeal after woman raped by several men outside Surrey church | Surrey

A woman leaving a nightclub in Surrey was raped by several men outside a church, police said.

The woman, in her 20s, reported being attacked after being followed as she left the Epsom Maze between 2am and 4am on Saturday.

The attack is believed to have occurred outside Epsom Methodist Church in Ashley Road, Epsom, approximately 100 meters from the club.

Police said full descriptions of the suspects are not available at this time, but officers are conducting extensive investigations to identify and locate them.

Anyone with information, witnesses and drivers who may have dashcam footage is asked to contact police.

Det Ins Aine Matthews said: “We understand this is an extremely distressing incident and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.”

Matthews added: “Our investigation is still in its early stages.

“We are working rapidly to develop our picture of the suspects and will share details as soon as possible.

“As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am and may have seen or spoken to a distressed woman in her 20s.”

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time is asked to contact Surrey police using reference number PR/45260041426.

Information can also be provided anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via an online form.