London, Ont., police say an investigation into a person threatening another person with what appeared to be a handgun has revealed that the item was a replica firearm.
On Saturday at 10 p.m., police responded to a call about a man approaching another man with a gun.
Police say the victim was seated in a vehicle in a parking lot near King Street and Lyle Street.
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The victim reported that the man threatened him and pointed the gun at him, police say.
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The victim was able to drive away and contacted the police.
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Police found and arrested a suspect a short time later. A replica handgun was also recovered.
A 44-year-old London man is facing several charges, including uttering threats to cause bodily harm, assault with a weapon and pointing a firearm.
The man has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in London court on March 2, 2022.
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