Hundreds of protesters have gone face-to-face with riot police in Epsom as they demand descriptions and CCTV of men suspected of raping a woman.Someone on Twitter yesterday remarked that of all places, Epsom wouldn't have beeen the place they'd ecpected the revolution to start. But it has to start somewhere.
Protests broke out in the upmarket Surrey town just before 5pm on Wednesday amid a demand for answers from Surrey Police about a reported gang rape, which they claim the force has not released enough information about. It comes after a woman, in her 20s, said she was attacked between 2am and 4am on Saturday, April 11, outside the Epsom Methodist Church on Ashley Road.The force previously said a group of men had followed her after she left the nearby Labyrinth nightclub.
So they have CCTV…
Several police officers remain in Epsom this evening as the force seeks to 'provide reassurance' to locals.
You’re not providing that anymore, what you’re providing is a reminder of your own irrelevance.
The force also urged people not to speculate about the descriptions of the suspects as they work to identify them.
They didn’t learn a single lesson from Southport, did they; no wonder, with spineless people like this one in charge:
East Surrey Chief Superintendent Mark Chapman said 'I appreciate that this may have caused concern to people in the town centre, and I would like to reassure you that our priority was to ensure the safety of the wider public, as well as the safety of those involved in the protest,' he added.
That’s why you brought out the riot squad in full kit, you know, the one you never see when terrorist supporters are holding up parts of London.
'We respect the right to lawful protest and will facilitate this wherever possible where it is safe to do so.
'However, criminal offences and public disorder will not be tolerated, and we will always take robust action against anyone who commits a criminal offence.
And were there any at this demonstration?
'Surrey Police works with all those seeking to protest, along with our partners and the local community, to ensure everyone's views can be heard while at the same time encouraging them to always act lawfully.'
Except foreign rapists, who can act with impunity.
Update: he’s going to hold a meeting with protestors at 7:00 today.
6 comments:
From someone who attended, it was very peaceful and any animosity was from the Police (possibly angry at being made to stop searching their computers for reports of hurty words - and, as a retired Police officer, it grieves me to say that).
I should imagine the decision not to give descriptions of the scumbags is to try and avoid any public order actions against that particular demographic. The danger is that that decision will backfire.
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If they don't give descriptions, you know what you need to know.
It was always the form, when seeking suspects, to engage the help of the general public by describing the target(s).
We must assume, therefore, that Plod have no knowledge of their numbers, age-range, body-size, hair-colour or any other distinguishing features which could help in their apprehension.
Either that or they do know one key feature which they're scared to share - looks like that decision has already back-fired. Good, they deserve it.
Does anyone know what the Police said at &.00? I can find nothing on the web, except the Police saying that they, "No nuffink".
Distinct possibilities in Epsom. 🍿🍿🍿
Further to my earlier comment, apparently, there is some suggestion that the attack, if it was an attack, did not happen as the young lady described. Will await further information with interest.
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