Summerville teen sexually assaulted on bike trail, according to report
A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a popular Summerville trail Wednesday, according to WCSC-TV.
Police are expected to release a sketch of the assailant Friday, live5news.com reported.
The girl was attacked on the Sawmill Branch Walk/Bike Trail behind the SCE&G power station near Bacons Bridge Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to the incident report that was cited.
She described her attacker as a young white man with curly brown hair wearing a camouflage jacket. He jumped off a bike and threatened her with a knife.
Several witnesses confirmed her report, including a man who saw the assault and caused the attacker to flee. Officers noted cuts and bruises on her face.
Summerville police could not be immediately reached for comment.
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