Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody
Kristylee Varley
An attempt to flee across the 401 and a struggle with police has resulted in multiple charges for a London, Ont. man.
Just before 5 a.m. on Thursday, OPP were sent to Highway 401 eastbound at Highbury Avenue for a report of a person walking on the highway.
According to police, when officers arrived, the person tried to evade police and tried to cross the highway.
There was a brief struggle before the person was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.
A 28-year-old is charged with assault a peace officer with a weapon, resist peace officer, failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court and pedestrian using controlled-access highway.
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