‘Appalling:’ Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh attacked by man with bottle

A group of Jewish students was attacked by an individual wielding a bottle at the University of Pittsburgh, the latest violent incident to stoke fears of continuing antisemitism on college campuses.

University officials said the incident Friday night resulted in the arrest of the attacker, and two students were treated for injuries at the scene.

“Pitt Police arrested an individual in connection to an appalling incident near the Cathedral of Learning in which a group of Jewish students was attacked by an individual wielding a bottle,” the school said in a statement. “Two students were treated at the scene. The alleged perpetrator, who has no known Pitt affiliation, was immediately arrested by Pitt Police and is in custody.”

“While there is not believed to be any ongoing threat to the public stemming from this incident, we recognize that incidents like these are unsettling to our Pitt community,” the university said, offering any students with concerns a chance to receive counseling or other support.

Students have faced months of violence and intimidation at college campuses, both from lone-wolf attackers and anti-Israel protesters. Universities have stepped up enforcement, changed policies, and expelled offending students and faculty in an effort to stem a rising tide of antisemitism.

“To be clear: Neither acts of violence nor antisemitism will be tolerated. Local and federal partners are supporting Pitt Police in this ongoing investigation,” the Pittsburgh university said.