Two men charged with trying to hire hitman in London, Ont

Two men charged with trying to hire hitman in London, Ont

LONDON, Ont. — Police say two men — including a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club — are charged in a murder-for-hire investigation.

London, Ont., police say the men are alleged to have attempted to hire someone to commit a murder.

They say no one was injured and the investigation is continuing.

A 41-year-old London man, who police say is a member of the London chapter of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, is charged with counselling to commit an indictable offence.

A 30-year-old London man is charged with possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm and knowingly manufacturing or transferring a firearm or ammunition.

Police say both men were expected to appear in court on Wednesday.