CPD investigating alleged battery near library

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a battery that was reported outside the Bartholomew County Library earlier in the week.

Lt. Matt Harris says that even though some people on social media have said the incident was a rape, the police department is investigating the incident as battery. He adds that detectives are still working out the details of the case.

Harris says that the department’s designation is not meant to discredit the alleged victim. He stresses that more investigative work needs done.

The police department is not releasing any details about the incident until their investigation is complete.