On May 29, 2014 at 1:45 pm, the London Police Service was contacted by the Childrens’ Aid Society (CAS) of London and Middlesex requesting assistance in checking on the welfare of a child at a residence. Officers attended and met with the CAS worker.
It was determined that a 10-year-old child was locked in a bedroom for 18-24 months.
Two adults, the 10-year-old child’s aunt and uncle, have been charged with:
1) Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life, contrary to section 215 of the Criminal Code
2) Forcible Confinement, contrary to section 279(2) of the Criminal Code
The two accused have been released from custody with a court date of July 10, 2014.
The investigation is continuing. The London Police Service is not releasing the identity of the child’s guardians as that would identify the child.