Man charged after altercation near London, Ont. Pride event

London, Ont., police are investigating after an incident took place near a local Pride festival.

Police say shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a disturbance in the area of Wortley Road and Duchess Avenue.

During that time, the Wortley Pride event was taking place and a large physical altercation happened nearby.

Police say a man was taken into custody and has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and causing a disturbance.

Police add the investigation is being reviewed by its hate crime investigator.

Anyone with further information or video of the incident is asked to contact London police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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