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UK: Man charged with aiming laser at police helicopter

A 36-year-old man was arrested for aiming a green laser at a Sussex Police helicopter at least two times on February 26 2014.

Stephen Slark of Southwick was charged with shining a light at an aircraft in flight so as to dazzle or distract the pilot. He will appear in court on April 1 2014.

In addition, a 27-year-old companion was arrested but later released without charge.

From The Argus

UK: Two East Sussex laser/aircraft illuminations lead to police warning

A helicopter and a commercial aircraft flying over the Crowborough area of East Sussex were illuminated by laser beams in two separate incidents.

On March 15 2014, a helicopter flying at 6000 feet reported being targeted by a laser. The beam came from the London Road area, but the laser was not found.

On March 18 2014, an Airbus reported being flashed by a laser, as the aircraft was heading into Gatwick airport.

Police warned local residents that aiming a laser at an aircraft is a "considerable threat" as well as being illegal.

From Crowboroughlife.com and the Kent and Sussex Courier. Thanks to Stephan Butler for bringing this to our attention.