Telford man arrested after laser is shone at police helicopter
A man was arrested and cautioned following an incident in which a laser was shone at the Force helicopter in Telford.
Officers from West Mercia Police's Air Unit were dispatched to an address in Withywood Drive in Telford following reports of a burglary in the early hours of Saturday.
As officers searched the area for suspects, a laser device was shone at the pilot and other officers in the aircraft.
Police officers on foot, who were in attendance, arrested a man on suspicion of endangering the aircraft. The man was taken to Malinsgate Police Station for questioning.
He admitted the offence and was subsequently cautioned. A laser pen was seized for destruction.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "Police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour. It is extremely dangerous and puts the lives of police officers and members of the public at risk, as well as preventing police from carrying out their important work.
"Anyone found participating in such behaviour will be arrested and dealt with.
"Police carry out an important role in helping to make Telford & Wrekin a safer place to live and work. It is vital that members of the community work with us to help prevent crime and apprehend those who commit offences."
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