PHOTOS: Youth soccer players test skills against London police, politicians

Youth players with the Southwest Optimist indoor soccer league hit the BMO Centre on Wednesday to kick the ball around with a group that included London police officers and a pair of city politicians

Mike Hensen

Published Mar 13, 2024 • < 1 minute read

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In a masterful display of middle-aged skill, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis dekes out Wesley Hamm, 7, for a goal during a fun soccer event involving youth players, politicians and police at the BMO Centre in London on March 13, 2024. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)

Youth players with the Southwest Optimist indoor soccer league hit the BMO Centre on Wednesday to kick the ball around with a group that included London police officers and a pair of city politicians, Peter Cuddy and Shawn Lewis. Photos by LFP’s Mike Hensen:

Caesar the city police mascot — Caesar, the London police mascot, lines up players’ penalty shot spots.

London Police officer Evan Harrison juggles a soccer ball.

Youth soccer coach and event organizer Jeffery Hamm gives instructions

Lincoln Hammond, 9, streaks through a gate of poles before receiving a pass for a shot on net.

amaral — Nicholas Amaral, 8, looks to run down a pass.

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