DURHAM, N.H. - University of New Hampshire police arrested a Dover man Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, and charged him with second-degree assault in connection with a fight that occurred on campus in the Gables apartment complex around 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.

Evan M. Towle, 20, of 32 6th Street, Dover, was arrested and charged with second degree assault. He was released on $25,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in 7th Circuit Court in Dover Oct. 25, 2012. Towle is not a UNH student.

The 19-year-old victim was treated and released from an area hospital.

The detective division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning assault and more arrests are expected.

Dean reminds the campus community to call 911 immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious or report crimes anonymously using the CrimePush mobile app. Download it at www.unh.edu/upd. For additional safety information go to: http://unh.edu/upd/P_General.html

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