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Large police presence outside Women in Crisis, weapons drawn

Around a dozen police officers were required at the scene after a woman appeared to be in distress

Police had their weapons drawn earlier this evening just outside the Women in Crisis building following an incident apparently involving a woman who appeared to be in distress. 

Four police cruisers and an emergency services unit arrived to the scene near the corner of Pilgrim Street and Oakland Avenue around 8 p.m.

Witnesses who live nearby say police had their weapons drawn for a short time.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.