Wednesday, January 22, 2014
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m., the driver of a vehicle had requested assistance from an officer in the area of Wharncliffe Road and Springbank Drive, as the occupants were having issues with a male within the vehicle.
When the male exited the vehicle, an altercation immediately ensued between he and the officer. The male resisted and assaulted the officer, when the officer attempted to arrest him. The man fled on foot and was arrested nearby, a short time later.
The officer sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.
A 26-year-old man remains in custody, pending charges.
Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
