Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMargaret DavisTuesday 21 April 2026 15:02 BSTFour arrested in ‘public disorder’ after alleged rape outside Surrey churchProtests in Epsom, Surrey, saw eggs and beer cans thrown at police during unrest concerning a disputed rape investigation.Four individuals were arrested following the clashes, which marked the second protest in the town after a woman reported being raped on 11 April.Surrey police and crime commissioner Lisa Townsend condemned the "shameful" scenes, stating some involved were not local and had travelled to Epsom to cause trouble.Public anger stemmed from the police not releasing the ethnicity of potential suspects, though the force stated information was limited and repeatedly denied immigrant or asylum seeker involvement.Ms Townsend highlighted that misinformation spread online contributed to the disorder, urging those intent on stirring trouble to stay away from Epsom.In fullDisorder at protest over Epsom rape investigation branded ‘shameful’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in