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London, Ont. man charged after several people shot at with BB gun, police allege

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A 27-year-old London, Ont., man is facing multiple assault counts after police say several people were shot at with a BB gun in a south London neighbourhood on Wednesday.

Police said they received several 911 calls around 12:40 p.m. about people and vehicles being struck by pellets or BBs in the 700-block of Southdale Road East.

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Several officers responded. A man was taken into custody without incident, and a BB gun seized, police said.

Minor injuries were reported in the incident.

The 27-year-old London man faces eight counts of assault with a weapon. He’s scheduled to appear in court Dec. 20.

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