ATHENS, Ga. — A University of Georgia student was assaulted in Downtown Athens by a man wearing a “Nazi uniform,” according to the school.

UGA released a statement about the off-campus incident, saying the school officials were horrified to learn about what happened. They said the man accused of the assault was taken into custody.

"The man is not a student and is not affiliated with the University. His actions, which were caught on videotape, are appalling, and we are grateful to Athens-Clarke County police officers for swiftly apprehending and arresting him," the statement said.

Video of a man dressed in a Nazi uniform in Athens was posted across numerous social media accounts.

As for the student assaulted, UGA officials said the university's student care and outreach team has been

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