Boy, 11, among five new rape protest arrests

Five further arrests, including an 11-year-old boy, have been made in relation to protests in Epsom linked to a rape investigation.

The boy and two other 12-year-old children, all from Epsom, were held on suspicion of public order offences related to protests and disorder on 15 and 20 April, Surrey Police said.

A 16-year-old boy from Leatherhead and a 20-year-old man from Epsom were also arrested, taking the total arrests related to the disorder to 10.

The arrests came in relation to the protests in Epsom linked to a rape investigation, which Surrey Police later closed.

All 10 people who have been arrested have since been released on bail.

Investigations remain ongoing, police have said.

Det Ch Supt Jon Groenen said: "Whilst we support the right to lawful protest, we will investigate those suspected of committing criminal offences and causing damage, disruption and disorder.''

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