A London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)A London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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London man accused of wielding firearm near downtown arrested

London police say charges have been laid against a man who was allegedly seen carrying a gun while wandering near the outskirts of the downtown area over the weekend.

According to investigators, police were contacted at around 1:40 p.m. Sunday about a man believed to be in possession of a firearm in the area of Grey and Colborne streets.

Officers responded and the man in question was located and arrested a short time later. During a search, police seized a replica firearm.

A 24-year-old London man has since been charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon.

The accused was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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