UIPD investigating after man assaulted near campus

Courtesy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Public Safety Division

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department is seeking more information about an aggravated assault incident that occurred in the campus area.

At 6:30 a.m. Sunday, three people got out of a car and ran at someone walking near Fourth and Green streets in Champaign. Near Fifth Street, two other offenders joined the chase. They finally caught up with the victim, beat him, then fled.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to be OK, UIPD said. They also noted that he was not affiliated with the university.

University of Island Police continue to investigate while patrolling the area. In addition to the officer presence, more than 2,400 campus security cameras also monitor nearby activities.

UIPD also continues to accept help from the public. Anyone with more details on this situation is asked to call them at 217-333-1216. Completely anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-8477, online at 373tips.com or by submitting them through the “P3 Tips” mobile app on iOS or Android.

Whether you are a member of the community or a University of Illinois student, UIPD asks the public to stay together, be vigilant and immediately report any crime or suspicious activity. For more tips and resources, see their full campus safety advisory. To track crime in your area, check out UIPD's daily crime log.