London, Ont. police chief promises large police presence at Pride parade after altercation
On Saturday afternoon, an altercation happened near the Wortley Village Pride event.
Police say a man was taken into custody and has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and causing a disturbance.Story continues below advertisement Moving forward, Williams said Londoners can expect a “large and visible presence” of police at this weekend’s Pride Parade, including both on-duty uniformed officers and off-duty officers who will be marching in the parade as participants.
“As with any large-scale event, we have a full operational plan in place to ensure the safety of participants and those who line the parade route in support,” the statement read.
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