London police say a man was arrested after he was seen allegedly carrying a gun in White Oaks Mall.
Police say at around 2:20 p.m Sunday, a citizen saw what appeared to be the handle of a firearm along a man’s waistband. The citizen alerted mall security and police were later contacted.
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About 20 minutes later, police say they found the man inside the south London mall. He was arrested without incident.
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An imitation firearm and prohibited knife were seized during the arrest, according to police.
A 53-year-old London man has since been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a prohibited weapon.
The man is due in court on Nov. 2.
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