LONDON, ONT. -- A 42-year-old London man is facing numerous charges after allegedly carrying a concealed shotgun over the weekend.
Police say around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, the suspect walked past a marked London police cruiser in the area of Hackett and Sackville streets, with what appeared to be a shotgun under his clothing.
The officer told the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect then took off running.
A brief chase ensued and the man was arrested a short time later.
Police seized a loaded shotgun, ammunition, a prohibited knife and a replica gun.
The accused is charged with several weapons offences and resisting arrest. He will appear in court Monday.
