University police are searching for a man involved in an off-campus assault Tuesday.
The man allegedly approached the victim on Westwood Boulevard and Weyburn Avenue. He then struck the back of the victim’s head with a metal rod at around 9 p.m., causing minor injury, according to a UCPD alert.
UCPD described the man as black, about 40 years old, 6 feet, 4 inches tall, with a tattoo on his cheek. He was last seen wearing a green hoodie and maroon athletic pants.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the case can call UCPD detectives at 310-825-1491.