The Epsom rape crime that never happened - but sparked a frenzy anyway

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law
The Epsom rape crime that never happened - but sparked a frenzy anyway

Epsom, usually a quiet suburb in Surrey, has experienced violent unrest following the spread of misinformation about an alleged gang rape. Surrey Police stated that the incident never occurred and that the woman who reported the rape had sustained an accidental head injury. Online misinformation fueled protesters' anger, leading to vandalism as they mistakenly believed migrants were involved.

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