Penn ups security after multiple people hit in the head near campus

Public safety officials at the University of Pennsylvania are warning students and neighbors after a recent string of attacks in Philadelphia’s University City.

There have been several reports of one or more young people hitting students and other people in the head, usually in the area between 38th and 40th streets, and Market and Locust streets.

“The victims are approached by one or more members of the group who then, unprovoked, strike the unknown victim with open hand or closed fist,” the university said in a statement…

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