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A 17-year-old boy is facing charges after a London, Ont., high school was locked down as police investigated a report of a weapon.

Police say the incident Monday afternoon involved two youths and witness reports suggested that one appeared to have a firearm.

Investigators say the weapon was determined to be a pellet gun.

The boy was arrested without incident later in the afternoon.

He is charged with possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of recognizance.

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