File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.
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Replica gun seized after shots fired in east London

An investigation into gunfire heard in east London ended with a replica gun seized and a 24-year-old man charged.

A person called 911 after hearing what they believed to be gunshots outside of a home on Whitney Street southeast of the intersection of Dundas and Second streets around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.

Police took a man into custody shortly after arriving on scene. A replica gun was also seized.

No injuries were reported, police said.

A 24-year-old London man is charged with one count of possession of a weapon. He is scheduled to appear in court in relation to the charge on March 21.

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