Seattle police investigating sexual assault in University District

SEATTLE -- Police are investigating a sexual assault that they say occurred between 10 and 11 p.m. Thursday at a party in the U District.

The victim said the assault occurred in a home in the 4700 block of 21st Avenue NE. A female friend escorted the victim from the home after the incident and called the Seattle Police Department, police said.

The suspect was described by the victim as a lack man in his 20s, about 6-foot, with a thin build and a short, "buzzed" haircut.

The victim was treated at a local hospital, police said.

If you have any information about the crime, the SPD asks that you call 206-684-5588.