Alleged off-campus sexual assault reported

By The Beacon | March 22, 2015 4:20pm

A member of the UP community was involved in an alleged sexual assault March 21, according to an email from Director of Public Safety Gerald Gregg. The alleged assault involved two male assailants.

The alleged assault occurred "a few blocks from campus," according to Gregg's email.

The email did not indicate whether the victim, the assailants or both were community members, only that a member of the community member was involved. The assailants were both described as "male about 5'10"-6'0", 18-185 lbs., short blond hair, and caucasian" and "male, 5'10", 180-185lbs., short brown hair, and caucasian."

The Sex Crimes Unit of the Portland Police Bureau is investigating the incident.

Sexual assault resources can be found at the Community Against Violence website.

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