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London man facing child pornography charges

A raid on a home in London has led to child pornography charges against a 37-year-old man.

Police executed a search warrant at a home on Grand Avenue on Friday morning. They seized a computer and computer devices. According to police, images of child sexual abuse were found.

Rick Knechtel, 37, of London, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. He is scheduled to appear in court October 30.

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 on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

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