Woman assaulted on North Henry Street, suspect at large

Madison police are investigating a sexual assault reported on the 400 block of North Henry Street early Saturday morning.

According to a MPD incident report, the victim, a 23-year-old female, was walking with a companion around 2:30 a.m. Saturday when the suspect, who was walking in the opposite direction, stopped, lifted up the skirt of the victim and struck her buttocks before fleeing toward the State Street area.

Although the gender of the suspect is undetermined, MPD reported that the suspect was in their 20s, about 5’10” and of medium complexion.

The suspect was last seen wearing a black hat, black long sleeve shirt and khaki shorts.