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An investigation has been launched by police after a woman was raped by several men outside a church after leaving a nightclub.
The victim, aged in her 20s, said she was followed after leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub and then attacked, Surrey Police said in a social media post.
The attack is believed to have occurred between 2am and 4am on Saturday outside Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road.
The force added that it currently did not have “full descriptions of the suspects” and are “working hard” on this.
Detective Inspector Aine Matthews said in a statement: “We understand this is an extremely distressing incident and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“Our investigation is in its early stages and a team of officers have been conducting extensive inquiries today to identify and locate the suspects.
“We are working at pace to develop our picture of the suspects and we will share details as soon as we are able to.
“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 woman in her 20s in distress.”
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time have been urged to contact Surrey Police quoting reference number PR/45260041426.
Information can also be provided anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online form.
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