UB Police investigating assault on South Campus

Published September 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM This content is archived.

University Police are investigating a report of an assault that occurred today at 5:03 p.m. and which was reported to police later this evening. 

A UB student reported to University Police that he was hit in the back of the head with a BB from what appeared to be an air pistol, causing a minor injury. 

The incident occurred while he was walking on the sidewalk near Hayes Annex B on the South Campus. 

Suspects are three male juveniles on bicycles who fled the area, leaving campus.  University Police are reviewing security camera video and will continue frequent patrols in the area.

Call University Police at 716-645-2227 if you have any information about this incident.

Members of the university community are urged to be vigilant at all times. Report any unusual circumstances or suspicious persons/activities to the University Police as soon as possible.