According to Bethlehem police, an adult male called out to the victim using an offensive and malicious statement concerning the victim's race.
Police say a Black student at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was a victim of assault and ethnic intimidation.
The incident began around 3 a.m. Saturday as the 22-year-old victim was walking near S. New and Morton streets, not far from campus.Police say one of the males then struck the victim in the face, causing a laceration and swelling to his lip. The victim says the attacker was white.Lehigh University president Joseph J. Helble released a message to the campus community:
"Many will understandably feel unsettled following this incident. I want to assure all of our students, especially our students of color, of our commitment to your safety and well-being. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for you. Racism, hate, verbal and physical violence have no place at Lehigh.
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