Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered serious injuries following an altercation with London, Ont., police.
On Sunday at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers were sent to a downtown establishment in relation to a trespasser in the area of Richmond Street. Police say the man was asked to leave the premises and complied.
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A short time later, officers say the suspect returned to the establishment with a knife. Police returned and during the arrest, investigators say an altercation broke out.
The suspect sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.
The officers were not injured during the incident.
A 22-year-old London man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, dangerous weapons, resisting arrest and uttering threats.
London police said the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate and could not comment any further on the investigation.
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