4/27/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
David Zarifis, director, UNI Department of Public Safety, (319) 273-2712
Gwenne Culpepper, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A female student at the University of Northern Iowa was assaulted at approximately 9:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, as she left the Nelly concert in the UNI-Dome. The assault occurred near the overpass bridge between the south UNI-Dome parking lot and the bridge entrance on the west side of Hudson Road.
The student, whose name is not being released, was able to fend off the attacker and escape. Although she sustained cuts and bruises to her face, she did not require medical attention. The student described her attacker as being a dark-skinned male who may have been wearing blue jeans.
The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the UNI Department of Public Safety, (319) 273-2712.
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