Laser pen shone at helicopter

Gloucestershire Police has issued a warning over the dangers of laser
pens being shone in the sky after a 16-year-old boy was arrested on
suspicion of shining a device at a police helicopter to dazzle or
distract the pilot.

Jul 1, 2010
By Gemma Ilston

Gloucestershire Police has issued a warning over the dangers of laser pens being shone in the sky after a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of shining a device at a police helicopter to dazzle or distract the pilot.

He has been given a formal reprimand after admitting the offence.

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