Update at 5:28 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Eight people were detained -- three of whom were later arrested -- following a sexual assault report turned SWAT standoff in Campustown Thursday, UIPD says.

At approximately 6:46 a.m., UIPD officers responded to 57 E. Springfield Ave. to investigate a sexual assault reported earlier in the morning. While attempting to make contact at the property -- which was supposed to be vacant and is scheduled for demolition -- officers observed several people fleeing the building.

Additional UIPD officers responded to the scene to assist, and police stopped two people who had run from the house. They reported that multiple people remained inside and that weapons might be present in the house.

Due to the potential presence of weapons and additional peop

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