UW-Madison Student Brutally Attacked in Downtown Madison

A female UW-Madison student is in critical condition after being brutally attacked on the 500 block of W. Wilson Street in Madison. The Madison Police Department is investigating the incident as a stranger assault and has requested assistance from the community in providing any surveillance footage from the area. Police are urging residents to be cautious and proactive about their safety while patrols in the area have been increased. The victim's condition is currently unstable, and anyone with information about the attack is encouraged to contact the police.