Hospital in London, Ont. calls Code Silver over threats scare, 1 arrested

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A Code Silver was called at University Hospital in London, Ont., after police said a person threatening law enforcement fled inside the hospital.

An LHSC spokesperson confirmed a Code Silver was called at around 2 a.m. Friday.

Members of the London police and OPP located the suspect inside of the hospital and they were “taken into custody without incident,” Hare said. LHSC said in a statement that it worked with police “to ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and team members, and the Code Silver was cleared by 2:45 a.m.” LHSC added that a Code Silver “does not indicate a lockdown.”“Most importantly, we are now focused on ensuring the wellness of our people, recognizing a Code Silver can be upsetting and stressful. Resources are being offered to support our team.

When asked if there were other suspects involved in the incident, he said he did not believe so. Additionally, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.University Hospital, at 339 Windermere Road, sits at the northern tip of Western University campus. It

 

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