Correction (Dec. 15, 2023, 8:03 a.m.): This story has been up to date after Widener clarified the extent of the attack.
An argument between two canine walkers throughout the road Delaware County’s Widener University ended with a Widener pupil being assaulted with a knife, based on the college.
The incident round 12:30 a.m. Friday at 18th and Market streets in Chester, prompted the college to lockdown the campus, the college stated in a information launch.
“The pupil got here into contact with one other individual who was additionally out with their canine,” Widener stated, whereas noting the scholar was additionally walking with a good friend.
“After an obvious change of phrases between the 2, the suspect threw one thing on the pupil’s canine after which assaulted the scholar with a small knife,” the college continued. “The suspect instantly retreated by means of an adjoining campus parking zone and exited the campus.”
Campus safety responded and the scholar was taken to the hospital for remedy for what Widener known as a “superficial wound.”
The pupil who was injured lives off campus, Widener stated.
The Widener campus was placed on lockdown for about 90 minutes. Winter break begins Friday night.
Chester police would lead the investigation and have been taking a look at surveillance cameras in hopes of monitoring down the attacker, Widener stated.
