File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.
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Teens Charged After Assault, Robbery

London police say three teens are facing charges after a man was assaulted and robbed in the east end of the city.

The man was walking along Trafalgar St., near Clarke Rd. around 10:30pm on Tuesday when police allege he was assaulted by three teen boys. Police say the teens stole the man's cellphone and some cash.

A second man tried to intervene during the robbery but was threatened with a knife.

Police say the teens damaged a vehicle in the area before taking off. Officers arrested three suspects shortly after arriving on scene. The robbery victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A 17-year-old boy and a 15-year old boy, both from London, and a 15-year-old Chippewa of the Thames boy are charged with various offences.

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