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Penwortham man arrested after laser pen targeted at police helicopter

Posted on - 19th June, 2016 - 9:58am | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Penwortham, Preston News
The impact the laser can have on the helicopter crew

The impact the laser can have on the helicopter crew

A Penwortham man has been arrested after a police helicopter was targeted with a laser pen.

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NPAS Warton was flying over the area after helping Preston Police trace a man wanted for assault.

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As they flew back to their base near Preston they had the green light shine into their cockpit.

A short piece of video footage shows the blinding impact it can have.


NPAS Warton tweeted: “It’s dangerous, stupid and we will arrest.”

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The police helicopter is due to stop operating in August, as cover for the Preston area is to be provided by Yorkshire and Manchester crews.

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