Protests have erupted in Epsom after a woman was raped by a group of men outside a local church.
Police in Epsom, Surrey, are investigating a gang-rape after a group of men attacked a woman in the early hours of Saturday.
The victim, who is in her 20s, was followed by several men after leaving Labyrinth nightclub in Epsom and then sexually assaulted.
On Wednesday afternoon, a group of protesters gathered in the town demanding the descriptions of the men from the police.
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However, Surrey Police have advised they “do not have sufficient information” to release descriptions of the suspects.
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.
The rape is believed to have taken place outside Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road between 2 to 4am, which is roughly 100 yards from the nightclub.
Groups of people gathered in Epsom town centre on Wednesday afternoon demanding descriptions of the rape suspects
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It is not yet known how many men were involved in the assault.
Videos posted on social media show protesters confronting the riot police, demanding they give descriptions of the suspected rapists.
One individual was filmed with a loudspeaker saying: “They [the Police] are not communicating with you, they are not telling you what is going on and that is the reason your women and your girls are scared.
He also referenced Epsom and Ewell’s Borough Commander Inspector, Tommy Pearson, demanding where he was during the protests.
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Daniel Thomas aka Danny Tommo confronting a riot police officer during the protests
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“Why don’t they send Tommy Pearson? Where’s Tommy Pearson, the Borough Commander of this town?”
“They know exactly who it is. They know exactly who did this to that girl down that road.”
Mr Thomas, or online known as Danny Tommo and associate of Tommy Robinson, live streamed the event on YouTube.
He is heard saying to the crowd: “Like I said, no one commit any violence against these officers because that is what they want.
“Do not give them what they want, this is a long game.”
He continued later on in the video confronting a police officer saying: “We want to know who raped the girl.”
It is not yet known if any arrests were made during the protest.
Chief Supt. Chapman urged people “not to speculate” while the police carry out their investigation.
“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”, he said.
“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.”
The police have asked anyone with information to come forward, especially if you were in the area around the time of the crime.
They have also asked for CCTV, dashcam or helmet cam footage of the area during the same timeframe
If you have this, contact them quoting PR/45260041426 or using their online form.