Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
London

Man accused of following teens charged with criminal harassment

A 42-year-old London man is facing charges after teenagers were followed in the north-end of the city Friday night.

London police were called about a suspicious person in the area of Kipps Lane and Belfield Street around 6 p.m. Officers were given a description of a man who was allegedly approaching and following teenagers in the area.

No injuries were reported and a suspect was arrested a short time later.

A 42-year-old London man has been charged with criminal harassment and resisting arrest. He was scheduled to appear in London court on Monday.

The investigation has been turned over to the London Police Service's sexual assault and child abuse section.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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