Assault a peace officer charge laid following collision

London Police Service Headquarters in London, Ont., Sunday, April 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne (Nicole Osborne/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

London police have laid an assault a peace officer charge following a collision in London Thursday.

Just before 5 p.m., a driver reported a hit and run collision to 911. They said it took place near Wonderland Road North and Gainsborough Road. Police were given the license plate number, description of the vehicle and driver.

The London Police Service said the driver was found sitting in the driver’s seat of the vehicle at a nearby home. When officers went to speak to the driver, he allegedly reversed into the police vehicle, coming to a stop.

When police arrested the suspect, they said he resisted, hitting an officer.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

A 53-year-old London man is now facing charges for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired exceeding blood drug concentration, and assault a peace officer.