An attack on the University of Lynchburg is under investigation. The victim reports that he was beaten

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police are looking for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.

Sunday evening around 8:30 p.m., Lynchburg Police received a report of a possible malicious wounding in which a victim alleged a suspect struck her in the head several times.

The victim, who had a small scratch on her forehead, reported that although she did not see a knife, she believes one was used after feeling blood from the scratch. Authorities said she was conscious and alert and did not want to be taken to a hospital for further medical treatment.

Police described the suspect as a man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and red shoes.

Based on the information gathered, the Lynchburg Police Department has determined that this incident does not meet the criteria for malicious wounding.

Lynchburg Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information related to it is urged to contact the Lynchburg Police Department’s non-emergency number at 434-847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, via the P3 app on mobile devices, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. The frequency of messages varies. Message and data rates may apply.

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