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London police investigating homicide in downtown house

Police say the incident occurred inside this house on Dufferin Avenue just east of Colborne Street. Kelly Wang/980 CFPL

London police are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night in the downtown core.

Police were called around 9:20 p.m. to the area of Colborne Street and Dufferin Avenue.

Officials tell 980 CFPL a man was found inside a house on Dufferin Avenue just east of Colborne Street with serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries within an hour.

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His identity has yet to be released.

Police say another man was arrested in the area minutes later.

Officials believe the victim and accused knew each other.

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