UK Police 'actively investigating' 3rd sexual assault on campus in a month

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — University of Kentucky Police are investigating another sexual assault incident on campus.

In a Campus Crime Bulletin Wednesday, police said they received a report on Tuesday of a sexual assault that happened on campus Saturday, Sept. 28. Police said the victim was assaulted in her room in a residence hall, and the suspect is known to the victim.

This is the third reported sexual assault on UK's campus in the last month. The other two sexual assaults happened on Sept. 4 and Sept. 20, and in both incidents, the victims knew the suspects.

UK Police said it's "actively investigating this incident," and the victim is receiving support and resources through campus organizations.

To report an incident of harassment or sexual assault, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 859-257-8927 or visit their website by clicking here.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, UK offers free and confidential support at the Violence and Intervention Prevention Center. For more information about the center, call 859-257-3574 or click here.

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