University of Pittsburgh reports arrest of individual following assault on Jewish students

One person has been taken into custody following an assault on a group of Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh campus. The incident occurred near Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning, where two students were treated for injuries sustained from an attack using a bottle. The suspect, who has not been identified, was swiftly apprehended by Pitt Police. The individual has no known affiliation with the university. The specific charges against the perpetrator have not been disclosed.

University officials have been in communication with the Hillel University Center and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh in response to the incident. The university emphasized that the safety of the public is not at risk, and support services, including counseling, have been made available for those affected by the assault.

A statement released by the university underscored a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of violence and antisemitism. Local and federal authorities are collaborating with Pitt Police in the ongoing investigation.