A London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)A London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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Threats lead to charges against teen girl

London police say a 16-year-old girl is charged after allegedly threatening someone with a knife.

Police were called to the area of Dundas Street and Clarke Road just before noon on Wednesday after a teenage girl became involved in an argument with a female she knew.

According to police, the teen threatening the female with a knife before running from the scene.

Officers got a description of the suspect and made an arrest a short distance away. A knife was seized by police.

"One of the officers sustained minor injuries not requiring medical attention during the interaction," police said.

No other injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old girl is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats of death or bodily harm, possession of a weapon, and assaulting a peace officer.

Due to her age, the accused cannot be named.

 Anyone with information in relation to 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 online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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