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Bank robbery in London leads to charges

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A police car drives by London Police Headquarters in London, Ont. on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins)

A bank robbery in London has led to charges for a Toronto man.

Around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, police said a man went into a bank on Wellington road and gave the teller a note demanding money.

According to police, cash was provide to the suspect and as he left the bank, he was believed to have a weapon and uttered threats to a man.

No physical injuries were reported and a description of the suspect was given to police.

A suspect was found and arrested not far from the scene, and the cash was recovered. When he was arrested, police said they found the suspect to be in possession of a "tool."

A 38-year-old man has been charged with two counts of robbery with violence or threats, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, carry concealed weapon and public mischief divert suspicion from self.