LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is looking for a suspect after an incident at Lynchburg University that may have involved a knife.

On Sunday evening around 8:30 p.m., Lynchburg Police received a report of a possible malicious wounding with a victim claiming a suspect had struck her several times in the head.

The victim, who had a small scratch on her forehead, reported that although she did not see a knife, she believed one may have been used after smelling blood from the scratch. Authorities said she was conscious and alert and did not want to be taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.

Police described the suspect as a man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and red shoes.

Based on the information gathered, the Lynchburg Police Department has determined that this incident does not meet the criteria for malicious wounding.

The Lynchburg Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to it is urged to contact the Lynchburg Police Department 911 at 434-847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Anonymous tips can be sent online to http://p3tips.comvia the P3 app on mobile devices or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

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