Radnor police investigating report of rape on Eastern University campus

CBS News Philadelphia

Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

A family member of the victim tells CBS News Philadelphia the victim, who is a student, was sexually assaulted by another student and two of his friends in the overnight hours of Sunday, Feb. 1.

The incident was allegedly recorded by the suspects, according to the family member. Police confirmed they're investigating the report, but have not confirmed any additional details about the case.

CBS News Philadelphia has reached out to the district attorney's office and is waiting to hear back.

A spokesperson for Eastern University said they are aware of the incident and are cooperating with police. 

"The safety of our students is top priority at Eastern University," a statement from the university said. "Upon becoming aware of the incident, the University notified the campus community via text message and email." 

The university says it has an "extensive network of cameras installed around campus, including coverage of all residence halls."

Eastern University is a private Christian university located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania.

This is the second reported rape involving a university in Delaware County in recent months. A Villanova University football player, D'Hani Cobbs, was charged this week with raping another student in an incident that allegedly happened in December 2025.

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