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An investigation into a rape outside a church in Epsom has been closed after police concluded “no sexual offence had occurred”.
Surrey Police said following its “extensive” investigation into the incident, which sparked protest and public disorder in the town, they now believe the woman concerned “sustained an accidental head injury” following a night out and made “a confused report”.
A spokesperson added: “The woman involved has given us permission to share this information and she continues to be supported by the relevant services.”
The force said it “takes every report of sexual offending seriously, each of which is treated with sensitivity”.
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