Police are investigating a rape in Epsom in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A woman in her 20s reported she was attacked by several men after she was followed leaving Labyrinth Epsom nightclub, Surrey Police said.
The incident is believed to have taken place outside the nearby Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road, between 2am and 4am.
Detective Inspector Aine Matthews said: "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 enquiries 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 we are able to.
"Officers remain in the area and I encourage you to speak with them if you have any concerns.
"As part of our investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 2am and 4am and may have been seen or spoken to a woman in her 20s in distress."
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