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16-year-old teen charged in downtown weapons call, replica firearm seized

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16-year-old boy in custody after weapons investigation in London
A 16-year-old boy is in custody and police have seized a replica firearm after an incident in London, Ont. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – Aug 1, 2018

London police have laid charges against a 16-year-old teen following a weapons call in the downtown core Wednesday that saw officers seize a replica firearm.

Police were called to the area of Wellington and King streets, outside CitiPlaza, around 2:30 p.m. after callers reported observing a male who appeared to be in possession of a firearm.

Multiple police cruisers arrived at the scene quickly and officers could be seen with guns drawn, taking the teen into custody.

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No injuries were reported, and the weapon involved was a replica, police said.

Police announced Thursday the male had been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of imitation weapon in connection to the incident.

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The accused, whose identity cannot be released as he is underage, has been released from custody and will appear in court on Sept. 17.

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