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ASU student injured during assault in Tempe

The student, who was attacked from behind, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

TEMPE, Ariz. — An Arizona State University student was assaulted early in the morning of Sept. 3, Arizona State Police Department said.

At around 3 a.m., the student was reportedly walking through the area near Lemon Street and Rural Road when they were attacked from behind by unknown suspects and struck in the head with a blunt object. 

According to police, the student was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The suspects have not been identified or located yet, police said.

This is an ongoing investigation. 

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