17-06-2025
Charges laid after London man assaults police officer
A 20-year-old London man has been charged after assaulting a police officer and damaging property inside a convenience store.
The suspect began damaging property inside a convenience store near Wellington and York Street on Tuesday at approximately 12:40 a.m. An employee reported the incident, and several officers arrived on the scene.
As police approached the store, the suspect threw a can of beer in the officer's direction. There were no reported injuries.
The suspect was arrested and charged with assault a peace officer with a weapon, theft under $5,000 and mischief over $5,000. Officers found that he had stolen and damaged property inside the store.
A court date is scheduled on July 17 in relation to the charges.
