Suspect arrested in brutal attack and sexual assault of Wisconsin university student

A suspect is in custody after a University of Wisconsin-Madison student was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted, the Madison Police Department said. 

Brandon A. Thompson, 26, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree reckless injury and strangulation early Wednesday morning, police announced in an incident report. 

Police said they will hold a news briefing on Wednesday afternoon to reveal more details about his arrest and updates on the investigation.