School put under hold and secure while police respond to weapons incident in Tillsonburg

An elementary school was placed in hold and secure as police responded to a weapons-related incident in Tillsonburg on Friday afternoon.

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A suspect was later arrested, said police, adding there is no threat to public safety.

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Oxford OPP responded to Morning Glory Drive after receiving a call at about 1:30 pm

As a precaution, South Ridge Public School was placed in hold and secure, which was later lifted.

The investigation is continuing and police are seeking witnesses and video surveillance in the neighborhood.

Anyone with information, including video surveillance, is asked to contact the Oxford OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 (*OPP) from a cell phone.

Those wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com.

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