Replica firearms seized in downtown London
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London police have seized two replica firearms after a call to the downtown core on Sunday.
Around 8:40 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of York Street after reports that a man had a firearm.
A suspect was found and arrested and the replica firearms were seized.
A 35-year-old man from London has been charged with possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, carry concealed weapon possession of a weapon.
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