"Assault occurs at SFC"

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Male on Male Sexual Assault...

By Elida S. Perez, The UTEP Prospector. October 2, 2007.

www.utepprospector.com

"A recent sexual assault at the UTEP Swimming and Fitness Center has some students concerned for their safety.

"According to an incident report from the UTEP Police Department (UTEP PD), the assault occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Sept 18.

"It stated that a student reported he was the victim of a sexual assault by another man.

"Although the names of the victim and assailant have not been released due to an ongoing investigation, and arrest was made and the individual was detained at the El Paso County Detention Facility (EPCDF) until he was realeased on bond.

I'll be watching my back more often, said Edgar Machado, electrical engineering sophomore.

"Oscar Cuebas, an electrical engineering junior who sometimes works out with Machado, said he would try to defend himself if assaulted.

"In response UTEP PD Chief Cliff Walsh suggests the following safety tips:

"Be aware of you surroundings at all times."