Security officer assaulted in downtown London

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A London man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a security officer in the downtown core Monday morning.

According to London police, around 10 a.m., a man was being escorted out of an establishment in the 300-block of Wellington Street when he became aggressive and assaulted the security officer.

Police responded and arrested the male, who then allegedly resisted arrest and threatened the security officer.

A 22 year old has been charged with assault, uttering threats of death or bodily harm, and resisting arrest.

He is scheduled to appear in court to answer to the charges.