BARRICADED MALE
London man facing charges

LONDON, ON (October 7, 2026) – A London man is facing charges after an investigation in the south-east end of the city earlier this week. 

On Monday, October 5, 2026, members of the London Police Service responded to a residence on Frontenac Road in relation to checking the welfare of an individual.

At approximately 6:05 a.m., officers attended the area and learned that the suspect male had barricaded himself inside the home. Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) were called to assist, and nearby roads were closed for a period of time while police attempted to negotiate with the suspect male.

Shortly after 7 a.m., the suspect exited the residence and threw an object toward officers. No injuries were reported. The suspect then threw another object at the front windshield of the London Police Service's Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), before retreating back inside the residence.

The vehicle did not sustain any damage.

At approximately 7:10 a.m., the suspect exited the residence, armed with a knife. He uttered threats toward officers. Negotiations continued while police maintained containment of the residence.

At approximately 10:05 a.m., the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without injury.

As a result of the investigation, Ara Husni, 20, of London, has been charged with:

• Two counts of assault a peace officer with a weapon;
• Fail to comply with release order; and
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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