Woman sexually assaulted on Bristol Township trail; police seeking information

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) -- A woman was sexually assaulted Saturday afternoon while walking along the Delaware Canal Towpath, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

The attack happened around 2 p.m. on a section of the trail between Haines Road and Edgely Road.

Employees at a nearby pizza shop said the victim ran inside to call 911 and was later taken to a local hospital.

Police said the woman did not know the man who assaulted her, but released no additional information about the suspect.

People at a more populated trailhead near Grundy Park said the area where the assault occurred is not as safe.

"It gets a little treacherous back there. Not a lot of people go back there," said Darryl Lamb of Bristol. "It's scary. I got kids out here. I have family, I don't want to ever see anybody get hurt out here."

One woman, who did not want to be identified, said she avoids that stretch.

"It's not an area I would travel alone. I would have a few people with me or my dog for protection," she said. "Growing up in this area, it was a carefree time; we were riding bikes and jumping on the ramps, fishing, all the things. But it's now a whole entire family event to feel safe."

State police are asking anyone with information about the assault to contact Pennsylvania State Police Troop M.