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London, Ont. police arrest 6 following weapons investigation in Old South

FILE PHOTO. Matthew Trevithick / Global News

Six people have been arrested following a weapons investigation in the Old South neighbourhood of London, Ont.

Police say the investigation began Sunday morning when officers were called about a man near Emery Street East and Paddington Avenue who was believed to have a gun.

The investigation led officers to Tecumseh Avenue East and Edward Street, and police closed the area’s roads for some time.

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Few other details were shared, but police say three people were arrested without incident and no injuries were reported.

In an update on Sunday evening, shared about two hours after the initial arrests were announced, police said three more people have been arrested.

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On Monday morning, police announced that a 37-year-old London had been charged with four weapons-related offences, including pointing a firearm.

Police say the accused and a victim linked to the investigation are known to each other. The 37-year-old was scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday.

Police have not identified the other people arrested nor did they disclose if those people will face charges as well.

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