London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
London

Security guard assaulted during east London robbery

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after a violent robbery at an east London business.

According to London police, a man walked into the unnamed business on Dundas Street near Clarke Road around 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday and proceeded to steal items. When a security guard tried to stop the man he was assaulted.

Police were called and arrested a suspect without incident.

Approximately $1,000 worth of the business' property was recovered by police.

The security guard suffered minor injuries.

A London man has since been charged with robbery, failing to comply with a release order, and breach of probation. He has been released from police custody and is set to return to court on June 1.

Read More Local Stories

Football. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, Oct 5

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for a season-high 412 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32–26 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Hockey net. Photo by Derek Brumby, iStock/Getty Images Plus.

Scoreboard, Oct 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough 3-2 loss to the rival Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.