Police continue investigation following reported sexual assault in Epsom
Officers appeal for information as enquiries continue after an incident reported in the early hours of 11 April near Ashley Road
Last updated 7 hours ago
Police have confirmed they are continuing to investigate a reported rape in Epsom, following concerns raised by members of the local community.
The incident is said to have occurred between 2am and 4am on Saturday 11 April in the area outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road.
Officers received the report in the early hours and have since been working to establish a clear timeline of events and identify those involved.
A number of witnesses have already been spoken to, and police have also carried out extensive door-to-door enquiries in the surrounding area.
In addition, CCTV footage from along the victim’s route at the time of the incident is being reviewed as part of ongoing efforts to asses what happened.
At this stage of the investigation, officers say they do not yet have enough information to release descriptions of any suspects.
The victim is continuing to receive support from a specially trained Sexual Offences Liaison Officer while enquiries progress.
East Surrey Chief Superintendent Mark Chapman said: “I understand the distress and concern that this incident has caused, both for the victim herself and amongst our local communities, and I want you to reassure you that we are working hard to progress this investigation.
“While we have already carried out extensive enquiries, we do not have sufficient information at this time to update you with the descriptions of the suspects. I appreciate that this causes increased concern, and I can assure you that we will update you with these descriptions as soon as we are able to do so.
“In the meantime, I would urge people not to speculate about the descriptions of these suspects as this may lead to additional tensions within our local communities.
“I would also like to reassure you that we have stepped up patrols in the area, and this increased police presence will continue over the weekend.
“While we continue to progress our investigation, we would urge anyone with any information who has not already come forward to do so as a matter of urgency.”