MU students attend self-defense classes after recent sexual assault near campus

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Marquette police are still looking for the suspect linked to a recent sexual assault near campus. 

The suspect is described as a Black man between the ages of 20 or 30, with locks or twists in his hair. He is around five foot ten inches tall to six feet tall with a skinny build. 

With no arrests made, some students are on edge, but they're also taking action. 

MU officers got some students together for a self-defense class. 

They got some tips on how to respond to a dangerous situation and how to avoid one altogether. 

The students CBS 58 talked to say it's important to be ready for anything. 

"Especially with recent events on campus, you never know, so I think it's good to have a little class to understand what you want to do if that situation ever presents itself," said Bella Militello, freshman at MU.

If you are a student and want to check out one of the classes, the next one is set for March 5th at the Gold Studio.