Riot police were deployed in Epsom on Thursday evening after protesters gathered in the streets demanding information from authorities about suspects in a reported rape case.

The demonstration centered on protesters' claims that police were not providing adequate information about suspects involved in an alleged sexual assault that reportedly occurred outside a local church. Hundreds of people participated in the protest, according to reports from the scene.

Tensions escalated during the demonstration, with some protesters throwing objects at police officers. Footage from the incident shows individuals pelting police with items and throwing a traffic cone. The confrontation prompted authorities to issue warnings about public disorder.

Police had deployed riot units to manage the situation as protesters demanded descriptions of the alleged perpetrators. The protest reflected community frustrations over the perceived lack of information being shared by law enforcement regarding the investigation.

Authorities issued formal warnings about public disorder as the situation developed throughout the evening. The deployment of riot police indicates the scale of concern among law enforcement about maintaining public order during the demonstration.

The protest highlights ongoing tensions between community members seeking information about criminal investigations and police procedures regarding the release of suspect details during active cases.