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London police officer faces charges

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a London police officer in an off-duty incident.

The 37-year-old was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house and operation of a vehicle while impaired.

Due to the charges, he has been suspended with pay.

OPP said that the officer's name won't be released in order to protect the identity of the complainant in the case.

He's expected to attend court in St. Thomas, in February, 2022.

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