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08/05/2008
Laser Pen Blinds 'Copter Cop
A police helicopter pilot who was helping chase a vehicle in the Lancashire area has been temporarily blinded with a 'laser' pen light.
The beam from a laser pen was shone into his eyes and he could not see and was forced to take immediate evasive action.
However, the pilot was able to direct ground patrols to the area, where a 45-year-old man was arrested.
Lancashire Police said the incident - on Wednesday night - could easily have resulted in a crash and multiple injuries or deaths.
The man, who comes from Nelson, was arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.
He is currently in custody and will be questioned by police later.
(BMcC)
The beam from a laser pen was shone into his eyes and he could not see and was forced to take immediate evasive action.
However, the pilot was able to direct ground patrols to the area, where a 45-year-old man was arrested.
Lancashire Police said the incident - on Wednesday night - could easily have resulted in a crash and multiple injuries or deaths.
The man, who comes from Nelson, was arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.
He is currently in custody and will be questioned by police later.
(BMcC)
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