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West Chester University police investigate on-campus sexual assault

West Chester University Police are investigating reports of a sexual assault that occurred in an on-campus student housing facility last Thursday.

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West Chester University police are investigating a sexual assault that reportedly occurred late at night between Thursday, April 16, and the morning of Friday, April 17, in an on-campus student housing facility.

A university spokesperson said the report of sexual assault was received by campus police on Sunday, and an emergency alert was sent out to university students and faculty that same day.

“[West Chester University] is committed to maintaining a safe environment for teaching and learning where all students are expected to be law-abiding citizens. Violations of law are addressed in WCU’s student code of conduct and have consequences within the University,” said a university spokesperson.

Police said the suspect and victim know each other, which is the case for more than 60% of sexual assaults, according to the national sexual assault resource RAINN.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the WCU police at 610-436-3311 or the campus crime tip line at 610-436-3100.

West Chester University is a public research university home to 17,000 students, located in Chester County, about 30 miles outside of Philadelphia.

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