Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an attack on a group of Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh, U.S. media reported Saturday. The incident left two students injured, both of whom were treated at the scene after the suspect allegedly assaulted them with a bottle.
"The alleged perpetrator, who has no known affiliation with the university, was immediately apprehended by Pitt Police and is currently in custody," the university's statement confirmed.
"To be clear: Neither acts of violence nor antisemitism will be tolerated," the statement continued. "Local and federal partners are supporting Pitt Police in this ongoing investigation."
The university administration also noted that they are "in contact" with the Hillel University Center and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to address the situation.
This incident is part of a disturbing rise in antisemitism on U.S. campuses following the October 7 massacre and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
* i24News contributed to this article.
