File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.
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Man wanted on warrant found downtown carrying weapons, drugs

London police arrested a man previously wanted by police while responding to a weapons call downtown over the weekend. 

At around 5 p.m. Saturday, officers attended the area of Dundas and Richmond streets for a weapons investigation. When they arrived, they located a suspect who was previously wanted by police. 

The suspect was arrested on scene and searched by officers. Police said a knife, a quantity of drugs, and a prohibited weapon was seized during the search. 

No injuries were reported. 

A 28-year-old London man has since been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a schedule one substance. 

The accused remains in police custody and is scheduled to make another court appearance on July 5. 

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