Trouble and Peace in Epsom

Introduction

People in Epsom are angry. A group of men attacked a woman. Now, some people are protesting. Other people are praying for peace.

Main Body

A woman in her twenties was attacked on Saturday, April 11. This happened near a church. The police do not want to tell the public what the men look like. They say they do not have enough information. On Wednesday, 300 people went to the town center. They were angry. Some people blocked the roads. Some people threw things at the police. Some people say this is a good way to get answers. But a church leader and a politician say this is bad. They say it makes the town feel unsafe. On Thursday, the church had a special meeting called 'Hope for Epsom'. 200 people came. They sang songs and put stones on the ground. They want all women to be safe. They want the town to be friendly again.

Conclusion

The police are still looking for the bad people. They are walking in the streets more to make people feel safe. The victim is getting help from special doctors and workers.

Vocabulary Learning

blocked
To stop something from moving through a place封鎖
Example:Some people blocked the roads so cars could not move.
information
Facts or details about something資訊 / 訊息
Example:The police do not have enough information about the men.
protesting
To show that you disagree with something抗議
Example:Some people are protesting because they are angry.
unsafe
Not safe; dangerous不安全的
Example:The politician says the town feels unsafe.
victim
A person who is hurt by a crime受害者
Example:The victim is getting help from doctors.