LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — University of Kentucky Police are investigating a sexual assault that happened on campus last week.
UK Police received a report Saturday of a sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 18 involving two suspects in one of their dorm rooms. Police said the two suspects are known to the victim.
This is the seventh reported sexual assault since last August. In November, a 21-year-old Louisville man was arrested and charged in connection to a sexual assault that occurred on campus earlier that month.
Police are "actively investigating" this case, and campus resources and support have been provided to the victim.
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.
UK students are encouraged to take advantage of SAFECATS, a free safety escort and after-hours on-demand bus service, by calling 859-257-SAFE (7233).
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