This afternoon, we were informed of an incident that occurred along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail at Ohio & Erie Canal Park, between Bartges and Thornton Street,  where a user was assaulted and attacked by a group of youth.   Fortunately, the individual is ok and we are working with the City of Akron, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes and Summit Metro Parks to address the situation.  If anyone has any information regarding the incident that occurred this afternoon, we encourage you to contact the Akron Police Department by calling (330) 375-2552.  We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail users and residents of communities along the Towpath TrailThis afternoon, we were informed of an incident that occurred along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail at Ohio & Erie Canal Park, between Bartges and Thornton Street,  where a user was assaulted and attacked by a group of youth.   Fortunately, the individual is ok and we are working with the City of Akron, Alpha Phi Alpha Homes and Summit Metro Parks to address the situation.  If anyone has any information regarding the incident that occurred this afternoon, we encourage you to contact the Akron Police Department by calling (330) 375-2552.  We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail users and residents of communities along the Towpath Trail