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| Author: | Mel [ Thu May 08, 2008 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Arrest after laser shone at pilot |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7389338.stm Arrest after laser shone at pilot A man has been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after the pilot of a police helicopter was temporarily blinded while at the controls. The helicopter was helping chase a vehicle in the Lancashire area. While the pilot was flying over Nelson the beam from a laser pen was shone into his eyes. He could not see and was forced to take evasive action. The pilot directed ground patrols to the area, where a 45-year-old man was arrested for endangering an aircraft. Lancashire Police said the incident on Wednesday night could have resulted in a crash and multiple injuries or deaths. The man, from Nelson, is currently in custody and will be questioned by police later. |
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| Author: | Mel [ Thu May 08, 2008 10:02 am ] |
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I would almost expect this of teenagers but a 45 year old man! |
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| Author: | Gloria [ Thu May 08, 2008 3:10 pm ] |
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I heard that on the news, the police were chasing him from the Manchester area. |
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