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Epsom church minister condemns ‘intimidating’ protest over alleged gang-rape

The Rev Catherine Hutton says ‘hate cannot drive out hate’ after protesters gather to demand information about suspectsThe minister of a church near the scene of an alleged gang-rape in Epsom has condemned the “intimidating” protest involving hundreds of people gathering in the Surrey town to demand...

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by Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondent
Epsom church minister condemns ‘intimidating’ protest over alleged gang-rape

The Rev Catherine Hutton says ‘hate cannot drive out hate’ after protesters gather to demand information about suspects

The minister of a church near the scene of an alleged gang-rape in Epsom has condemned the “intimidating” protest involving hundreds of people gathering in the Surrey town to demand information about the suspects from police.

A woman in her 20s is believed to have been assaulted outside Epsom Methodist church after leaving Labyrinth nightclub on Saturday between 2am and 4am, according to Surrey police.

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