One arrested in connection with UK sexual assault report
Nov 24, 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that occurred on UK’s campus earlier this month.
According to a release, 21-year-old Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested Saturday evening by the Louisville Airport Police on a warrant issued in Fayette County.
Al-Khafaji has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure.
UK Police issued a crime bulletin on Nov. 15 following a report of sexual assault that occurred during the overnight hours on Sunday, Nov. 10, while the victim was walking near the intersection of Rose St. and Euclid Ave.
Through its investigation, UK Police connected the suspect to a separate report of indecent exposure based on the description given by the victim. Detectives quickly identified the suspect using the security camera system on campus.
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