UK Police investigating reported sexual assault on campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred inside a residence hall on campus.

According to a crime bulletin issued by UK Police, the incident was reported on Saturday, February 22, but is believed to have occurred on Tuesday, February 18. Authorities say the victim and two suspects involved are known to each other.

The UK Police Department is actively investigating, and campus officials are working with those involved to provide resources and support.

UKPD urges anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault to seek help. Survivors can contact the UK Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at 859-257-8573 or the Violence and Intervention Prevention Center at 859-257-3574 for free and confidential support.

UK community members can also report harassment or sexual assault to the university’s Title IX Coordinator at 859-257-8927 or online at oeo.uky.edu.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.