Two men have been arrested for the attack on an SIU student Tuesday night, according to the SIU Department of Public Safety. It happened between the Agriculture Department building and Thompson Woods on the west side of campus. The two were arrested on battery charges. A DPS statement says they are not affiliated with the university. Campus police reported six men attacked the student, who was not seriously injured. SIU officials have provided few details about the crime beyond what they are required to reveal under the federal Clery Act. The full statement from SIU Police: *Update to Timely Warning Issued on 10/1/14** Members of the SIU Carbondale Community, You are receiving this message as part of Southern Illinois University’s commitment to provide campus-area crime information in compliance with the federal Clery Act, formally known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety arrested two of the six suspects in a battery investigation from September 30. The victim was reportedly battered on the east side of the Agriculture Building. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. The arrested suspects are not affiliated with the university. Investigation into the matter is continuing. If anyone has information about this crime or has witnessed other crimes in this area or on campus, please call the Southern Illinois University Department of Public Safety at (618) 453-3771. For more information on the Clery Act and why you’re receiving this federally mandated timely warning, please visit ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html. Department of Public Safety Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:46:38 +0000
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